Job summary
Job overview
THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL
Applications will be considered from individuals with a CCT (or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview) or with a Certificate of Equivalence of Specialist Registration (CESR).
The post lies within the acute Paediatric Department at Croydon University Hospital to enable the department to continue to deliver high quality, and responsive care with attending weeks in the paediatric emergency department and non-attending weeks to cover outpatient clinics including a new paediatric asthma service. General paediatrics on call (including the level 2 neonatal unit) is a requirement of the post.
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital with strong links to the local Teaching hospitals. Croydon Health Services offers a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance.It is an environment where family life is promoted.The Trust provides a supportive mentoring and career planning programme.
Croydon University Hospital has excellent transport links both to London and to the surrounding Surrey countryside. It has renowned shopping, theatre and arts as well as excellent schools locally and in the neighbouring boroughs.
Enquires may be directed to
Dr Matthew Whitaker, clinical lead for acute paediatrics
Mr David Rose, clinical director, Integrated women's, childrens' and sexual health directorate
Main duties of the job
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing the paediatric department. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active rolein the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff. We meet the London quality standards for Paediatric Care, by delivering a sustainable consultant led service. The post holder will cover the PED during their 'PED' attending weeks rotating on a five week cycle. During the PED attending week the post holder will do a rapid access clinic (RAC) every morning, followed by providing telephone advice for GPs and covering PED. Outpatient clinics, general paediatric clinic, and sub-speciality clinic (dependent on appointee interest), will be part of the timetable during non-PED attending weeks. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff. There would be a need to cover the neonatal unit during out of hours evening and weekends
Enquires may be directed to
Dr Edward Holloway, clinical lead for acute paediatrics
Mr David Rose, clinical director, Integrated women's, childrens' and sexual health directorate
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications will be considered from individuals with a CCT (or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview) or with a Certificate of Equivalence of Specialist Registration (CESR).
The post lies within the acute Paediatric Department at Croydon University Hospital to enable the department to continue to deliver high quality, and responsive care with attending weeks in the paediatric emergency department and non-attending weeks to cover outpatient clinics including a new paediatric asthma service. General paediatrics on call (including the level 2 neonatal unit) is a requirement of the post.
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital with strong links to the local Teaching hospitals. Croydon Health Services offers a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance.It is an environment where family life is promoted.The Trust provides a supportive mentoring and career planning programme.
Croydon University Hospital has excellent transport links both to London and to the surrounding Surrey countryside. It has renowned shopping, theatre and arts as well as excellent schools locally and in the neighbouring boroughs.
Enquires may be directed to
Dr Edward Holloway, clinical lead for acute paediatrics
Mr David Rose, clinical director, Integrated womens, childrens and sexual health directorate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications will be considered from individuals with a CCT (or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview) or with a Certificate of Equivalence of Specialist Registration (CESR).
The post lies within the acute Paediatric Department at Croydon University Hospital to enable the department to continue to deliver high quality, and responsive care with attending weeks in the paediatric emergency department and non-attending weeks to cover outpatient clinics including a new paediatric asthma service. General paediatrics on call (including the level 2 neonatal unit) is a requirement of the post.
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital with strong links to the local Teaching hospitals. Croydon Health Services offers a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance.It is an environment where family life is promoted.The Trust provides a supportive mentoring and career planning programme.
Croydon University Hospital has excellent transport links both to London and to the surrounding Surrey countryside. It has renowned shopping, theatre and arts as well as excellent schools locally and in the neighbouring boroughs.
Enquires may be directed to
Dr Edward Holloway, clinical lead for acute paediatrics
Mr David Rose, clinical director, Integrated womens, childrens and sexual health directorate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad Neonatal and General Paediatric experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Resuscitation of sick infants and children
- Adequate training in Child Safeguarding
Desirable
- APLS and/or NLS instructor status
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH
- ns Registration MB BS or equivalent MRCPCH Inclusion in the specialist register for Paediatrics or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment.
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Paediatric respiratory SPIN module or equivalent
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Involvement in setting up services and service delivery
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad Neonatal and General Paediatric experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Resuscitation of sick infants and children
- Adequate training in Child Safeguarding
Desirable
- APLS and/or NLS instructor status
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH
- ns Registration MB BS or equivalent MRCPCH Inclusion in the specialist register for Paediatrics or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment.
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Paediatric respiratory SPIN module or equivalent
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Involvement in setting up services and service delivery
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).
