Job summary
Applications are invited for the posts of Locum Consultant in Acute Paediatrics at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for two part-time Acute Paediatricians, to join our Acute Paediatric team:
- Post 1: To commence as soon as possible for 12 months (7 PA).
- Post 2: To commence as soon as possible for 6 months (5 PA).
These posts have arisen due to changes in current job plans and it is anticipated that a substantive post will be created.
Acute and General Paediatricians are at the heart of safe and effective care for children and adolescents. By joining us, you will enhance our Acute Paediatrics team who are dedicated to promoting excellence in acute and ambulatory care for children in the Cambridge region. We aim to ensure that CUH is the leading centre for Acute and General Paediatric training across the eastern region and nationally.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will share our enthusiasm for continuous improvement, excellent care and job satisfaction.
Both posts carry an on-call commitment which is weighted to weekdays with minimal weekend cover.
The clinical commitments include Acute Consultant of the week, outpatient clinics, weekday on-call which includes on-site support until 22:00 followed by on-call duties from home and occasional weekends.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrookes and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrookes and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Standards
Essential
Professionalism
Essential
Clinical Skills
Essential
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential
- Related to the post (1-5)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills (1-5)
Personal Skills
Essential
Understanding of the NHS
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS (1-5)
Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Standards
Essential
Professionalism
Essential
Clinical Skills
Essential
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential
- Related to the post (1-5)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills (1-5)
Personal Skills
Essential
Understanding of the NHS
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS (1-5)
Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)
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).