Consultant Paediatrician

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) and the option of a subspeciality interest in an interest that complements departmental needs (non-essential). This is a replacement Less than Full time permanent post (8 PAs) to commence September 2024.

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic colleague to join our Paediatric Department. The post will be based primarily in the paediatric ED department and paediatric outpatients. The post holder will cover the paediatric emergency department (PED) on a 1:5 week rotating basis which includes a rapid access clinic and telephone advice service for local GPs. Outpatient clinics will be part of the timetable during non-PED attending weeks and there is opportunity for this role to include sub specialty clinics.

The post is built around a 8 programmed activity (PA) job plan

Main duties of the job

The Croydon Health Services Paediatric Emergency Department sees around 36,000 children per annum. The number of paediatric patients attending the Paediatric Emergency Department has increased by 24.5% between 2021 and 2022

We are looking to enhance our consultant workforce within the paediatric emergency department by recruiting to 2 Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant posts.

The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing the care of paediatrics accessing urgent and emergency care within Croydon. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general emergency medicine workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

About us

The Croydon Health Services Paediatric Emergency Department sees around 36,000 children per annum. The number of paediatric patients attending the Paediatric Emergency Department has increased by 24.5% between 2021 and 2022

We are looking to enhance our consultant workforce within the paediatric emergency department by recruiting to 2 Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant posts.

The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing the care of paediatrics accessing urgent and emergency care within Croydon. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general emergency medicine workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MW6478435

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Croydon Health Services Paediatric Emergency Department sees around 36,000 children per annum. The number of paediatric patients attending the Paediatric Emergency Department has increased by 24.5% between 2021 and 2022

We are looking to enhance our consultant workforce within the paediatric emergency department by recruiting to 2 Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant posts.

The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multidisciplinary team providing and further developing the care of paediatrics accessing urgent and emergency care within Croydon. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general emergency medicine workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Croydon Health Services Paediatric Emergency Department sees around 36,000 children per annum. The number of paediatric patients attending the Paediatric Emergency Department has increased by 24.5% between 2021 and 2022

We are looking to enhance our consultant workforce within the paediatric emergency department by recruiting to 2 Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant posts.

The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multidisciplinary team providing and further developing the care of paediatrics accessing urgent and emergency care within Croydon. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general emergency medicine workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

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

Sub-specialty syllabus.

Essential

  • Sub-specialty syllabus.
  • Certificate

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

Sub-specialty syllabus.

Essential

  • Sub-specialty syllabus.
  • Certificate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatrician

Dr Matthew Whitaker

matthew.whitaker@nhs.net

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MW6478435

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


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