Job summary
This is a full-time 10 programmed activity paediatric intensive care post to be based at St George's Hospital, however, with flexible working this may suit a candidate wishing to work LTFT. The post holder will assume clinical responsibility for all patients on the intensive care unit (PICU) and the satellite high dependency unit (PSDU) with other members of the intensive care team. The PICU is run as a closed unit but we operate a shared care system with the paediatric specialty or surgical specialty team responsible for ongoing management of their patients.
Applicants from related parent specialities such as paediatric anaesthesia will be welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant(s) will take part in the dedicated PICU on-call rota (non-resident) on a 1 in 8 basis. They will also take a lead within PICU for some aspect of care (e.g echocardiography, recruitment and induction, audit and quality improvement etc.).
The paediatric department at St. George's would welcome candidates with special interests outside intensive care. It would also encourage those who would like to develop a research interest that complements the rest of the department or develop the educational profile of the department.
About us
South Thames has three paediatric intensive care units at St. Thomas' (Evelina London Children's Hospital), King's College Hospital and St. George's Hospital.
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St George's Hospital is a multidisciplinary unit that caters for infants, children and young people from a wide variety of disciplines including oncology, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery, spine deformity surgery, medical paediatrics, plastic surgery, and polytrauma. The case mix includes a broad spectrum of critically ill children with the exception of cardiac and renal transplant patients.
The PICU currently runs 7 PICU beds and 7 HDU beds, in busy periods this can increase to 10 PICU beds and 4 HDU beds and had over 600 admissions a year. Children are admitted from within the hospital and from regional hospitals via both the South Thames Retrieval Service and The Children's Acute Transport Service.
St. George's Hospital had been designated as a primary treatment centre for children's cancer as a partner with the Royal Marsden Hospital and hence cares for many children who are recovering from major tumour surgery and serious complications of oncological disease. There is currently a cancer service reorganisation in progress in South The hospital has been designated as a paediatric and adult major trauma centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities are found on the Job Description which is attached to this advert. If you have any questions regarding the Job description and the main responsibilities, please contact the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities are found on the Job Description which is attached to this advert. If you have any questions regarding the Job description and the main responsibilities, please contact the department.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- FRCA or MRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification
- On Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT in Paediatric Critical Care by date of interview
- Completion of all competencies in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH National GRID training programme with evidence that this training has been signed off, including a minimum of six months of anaesthetic training or equivalent or An existing Practising Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine
- APLS/EPLS provider
- Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Teaching qualifications
- Higher level competence in Paediatric cardiology or evidence of competence in Paediatric echocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Competent in paediatric retrieval medicine and stabilisation of the critically ill child.
- Experience in a paediatric major trauma centre and emergency department
- Experience in dealing with paediatric safeguarding cases
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of critically ill paediatric patients
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS trainer
- Teaching experience
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in practical skills required for paediatric critical care
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Be IT competent and be able to work in a paperless environment
- Ability to research, develop and implement best clinical practice
- Ability to organise and manage the clinical team
Desirable
- Echocardiography Point of care Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of paediatric critical care medicine
- A working knowledge of paediatric oncology
- Knowledge of the principles of research governance and an understanding of 'Good Clinical Practice'
- Understanding of the principles of management
Desirable
- Credentials supporting management training
- Evidence of training in paediatric oncology
- Knowledge of research governance procedures
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to form links within and outside the critical care network
- Ability to maintain professionalism
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients and parents
- Good ability to communicate
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
- Commitment to speciality
- Enthusiasm
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- FRCA or MRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification
- On Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT in Paediatric Critical Care by date of interview
- Completion of all competencies in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH National GRID training programme with evidence that this training has been signed off, including a minimum of six months of anaesthetic training or equivalent or An existing Practising Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine
- APLS/EPLS provider
- Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Teaching qualifications
- Higher level competence in Paediatric cardiology or evidence of competence in Paediatric echocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Competent in paediatric retrieval medicine and stabilisation of the critically ill child.
- Experience in a paediatric major trauma centre and emergency department
- Experience in dealing with paediatric safeguarding cases
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of critically ill paediatric patients
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS trainer
- Teaching experience
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in practical skills required for paediatric critical care
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Be IT competent and be able to work in a paperless environment
- Ability to research, develop and implement best clinical practice
- Ability to organise and manage the clinical team
Desirable
- Echocardiography Point of care Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of paediatric critical care medicine
- A working knowledge of paediatric oncology
- Knowledge of the principles of research governance and an understanding of 'Good Clinical Practice'
- Understanding of the principles of management
Desirable
- Credentials supporting management training
- Evidence of training in paediatric oncology
- Knowledge of research governance procedures
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to form links within and outside the critical care network
- Ability to maintain professionalism
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients and parents
- Good ability to communicate
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
- Commitment to speciality
- Enthusiasm
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others.
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).
