Job summary
Online applications are invited for the post of Consultant Paediatrician in Sleep Medicine (neurological) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This is a permanent appointment. The successful applicant will have completed specialty training in paediatrics, at least 2 years WTE in paediatric sleep medicine and have sub-speciality certification in sleep medicine.
Southampton Children's Hospital provides a paediatric service to the children of Southampton has a population of 400,000. In addition, the Trust provides tertiary regional services in Allergy, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Clinical Genetics, Dermatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Gastro-enterology, Haematology, Infectious Diseases & Immunology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Respiratory Paediatrics, Rheumatology, Surgery and Urology. The total tertiary population serviced by Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust is approximately 2.8 million.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
The post holder will join a multi-disciplinary team of 18 professionals (3 part-time consultants, 2 clinical nurse specialists, 3 psychologists, 4 sleep practitioners and 5 sleep physiologists and a pharmacist). They will contribute to outpatient assessment, interpretation of sleep diagnostics and treatment of children with a range of sleep disorders (non-respiratory), training and education within the Southampton Sleep Training programme and will provide consultant leadership for the neuro-sleep physiology team.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking to appoint a well-motivated individual with paediatric sleep medicine experience and professional certification in the field. The department has a strong ethos in education and research and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to this activity. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. Applicants should have a CCT or be on the GMCs Specialist Register. Applicants who are within six months of obtaining their CCT on the date of the AAC may also apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference MT1027 : - This vacancy closes on or before: 31st August 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
The post holder will join a multi-disciplinary team of 18 professionals (3 part-time consultants, 2 clinical nurse specialists, 3 psychologists, 4 sleep practitioners and 5 sleep physiologists and a pharmacist). They will contribute to outpatient assessment, interpretation of sleep diagnostics and treatment of children with a range of sleep disorders (non-respiratory), training and education within the Southampton Sleep Training programme and will provide consultant leadership for the neuro-sleep physiology team.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking to appoint a well-motivated individual with paediatric sleep medicine experience and professional certification in the field. The department has a strong ethos in education and research and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to this activity. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. Applicants should have a CCT or be on the GMCs Specialist Register. Applicants who are within six months of obtaining their CCT on the date of the AAC may also apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference MT1027 : - This vacancy closes on or before: 31st August 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Specialist GMC registration in Paediatrics either already acquired or within 6 months of acquisition
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
- APLS Certification or equivalent
- Level 3 training in child protection
- Minimum 2 years WTE paediatric experience in clinical sleep medicine in a specialist setting
- Recognised certification in clinical sleep medicine (e.g. European Somnologist certification)
- Post-graduate diploma in sleep medicine or equivalent
- Qualifications, in teaching management or research.
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Has completed or will be within 6 months of completion of paediatric training
- Paediatric specialty experience in Sleep Medicine
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Knowledge, clinical and technical skills to provide a consultant led service in paediatric sleep medicine
- Ability to confidently interpret neuro-sleep diagnostic studies including PSG, MSLT, actigraphy and videosonography
- Experience and training in child protection
- Commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients and their families
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Good time-management skills
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Ability to work within a busy paediatric department
- Proven ability to work within a clinical team
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of holistic feedback from peers and patient
- Experience in teaching, management or research
- Understanding of research practice and governance; participation in audit and understanding of quality improvement processes
- Experience in service development
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- A flexible personality with a sense of humour
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Specialist GMC registration in Paediatrics either already acquired or within 6 months of acquisition
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
- APLS Certification or equivalent
- Level 3 training in child protection
- Minimum 2 years WTE paediatric experience in clinical sleep medicine in a specialist setting
- Recognised certification in clinical sleep medicine (e.g. European Somnologist certification)
- Post-graduate diploma in sleep medicine or equivalent
- Qualifications, in teaching management or research.
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Has completed or will be within 6 months of completion of paediatric training
- Paediatric specialty experience in Sleep Medicine
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Knowledge, clinical and technical skills to provide a consultant led service in paediatric sleep medicine
- Ability to confidently interpret neuro-sleep diagnostic studies including PSG, MSLT, actigraphy and videosonography
- Experience and training in child protection
- Commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients and their families
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Good time-management skills
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Ability to work within a busy paediatric department
- Proven ability to work within a clinical team
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of holistic feedback from peers and patient
- Experience in teaching, management or research
- Understanding of research practice and governance; participation in audit and understanding of quality improvement processes
- Experience in service development
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- A flexible personality with a sense of humour
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).
