Job summary
We are recruiting a 10 PA Locum Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine or General Paediatrics with SPIN module in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine to be an integral part of the PRM team. The Job plan will be finalised in discussion with the successful candidate.
We are a tertiary referral centre providing a service to the East Midlands for complex respiratory conditions. We provide a comprehensive service focusing on delivering patient and family centred care to a high standard for the children and young people of the region. We have a strong ethos of collaborative multidisciplinary team work.
Any consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work 10 PAs will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues
Main duties of the job
The post will include inpatient service weeks, general respiratory and CF clinics. Depending on the skills of the appointee it will be possible to offer a post with a good balance of general and more specialized paediatric respiratory work.
We offer the following services:
-Specialist cystic fibrosis centre which provides a hub for a shared care network throughout Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire.
-Long-term ventilation service which supports children, young people and their families across the region (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Staffordshire) whose long-term and complex health problems mean that they need mechanical ventilation (both non-invasive and tracheostomy).
-Paediatric bronchoscopy service for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
-Specialist clinics for children with difficult asthma and rare lung disease.
-Service for babies with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
-Paediatric tuberculosis service.
-Supra regional cleft lip and palate service for young infants.
-Pre-operative assessment for children undergoing spinal surgery.
-Joint respiratory clinics are held with ENT, Immunology, Rheumatology and Paediatric Surgery.
-International clinic for children with Ataxia Telangiectasia.
About us
With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
This is an exciting time to join NUH and help support our future ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a team of 5 Consultants. The post will involve inpatient service weeks, general respiratory, asthma and CF clinics, oximetry and spirometry reporting. Clinics are also possible in difficult to treat Asthma and LTV. There is potential for work in support of the LTV inpatient service, sleep service with reporting of level 2 studies and PSG and also bronchoscopy.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached job description and person specification. To discuss further please contact Dr Carol Bertenshaw.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a team of 5 Consultants. The post will involve inpatient service weeks, general respiratory, asthma and CF clinics, oximetry and spirometry reporting. Clinics are also possible in difficult to treat Asthma and LTV. There is potential for work in support of the LTV inpatient service, sleep service with reporting of level 2 studies and PSG and also bronchoscopy.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached job description and person specification. To discuss further please contact Dr Carol Bertenshaw.
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH (or equivalent)
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of a CESR application.
- CCT in PRM or General Paediatrics with SPIN module in PRM acquired or expected within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- A higher qualification e.g. MD, PhD.
- Qualification in Medical education
Development
Essential
- Has proven ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
- Formal training in teaching skills.
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
- Accurate assessment of sick children
- Current APLS provider
- Evidence of paediatric respiratory medicine experience.
- Evidence of up to date Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- Evidence of experience in LTV work and sleep/PSG reporting.
- Evidence of bronchoscopy skills
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- An understanding of NHS management responsibilities
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
Desirable
- Higher management degree, qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Desirable
- Evidence of communication skills with other (non-health) agencies
- Valid driving licence
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric respiratory medicine experience
- Original research and / or publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH (or equivalent)
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of a CESR application.
- CCT in PRM or General Paediatrics with SPIN module in PRM acquired or expected within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- A higher qualification e.g. MD, PhD.
- Qualification in Medical education
Development
Essential
- Has proven ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
- Formal training in teaching skills.
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
- Accurate assessment of sick children
- Current APLS provider
- Evidence of paediatric respiratory medicine experience.
- Evidence of up to date Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- Evidence of experience in LTV work and sleep/PSG reporting.
- Evidence of bronchoscopy skills
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- An understanding of NHS management responsibilities
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
Desirable
- Higher management degree, qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Desirable
- Evidence of communication skills with other (non-health) agencies
- Valid driving licence
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric respiratory medicine experience
- Original research and / or publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).