Job summary
The busy paediatric neurology department at King's College Hospital (KCH) offers inpatient and outpatient services to the local community and region, and supports specialist services including PICU, NICU, paediatric hepatology, paediatric major trauma and the paediatric neurosurgical service for South Thames East. The department comprises three full time and three part time paediatric neurologists, and a full time consultant in paediatric neuro-rehabilitation and epilepsy. The department works in partnership with paediatric neurology colleagues at the Evelina London Children's Hospital (ELCH), who provide out of hours cover to our inpatients. The post-holder will offer general paediatric and neurology support to inpatients and outpatients, including contributing to the 1:4 consultant of the week (CoW) rota at KCH, and help support the busy children's epilepsy service. The post-holder will also contribute on a 1:16 basis to the CoW on call rota for paediatric neurology for the South Thames East Region, based at ELCH. Areas of special interest can be developed in keeping with the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
At Kings, the post holder will:
- Attend at Kings College Hospital 5 days per week
- Provide a weekly outpatient epilepsy clinic
- Provide a weekly general paediatric neurology clinic, for ward follow-up and new outpatient referrals, with opportunity to develop special interest clinics
- Support paediatric colleagues in development and continuation of dedicated clinics for children newly presenting with paroxysmal events including epileptic seizures, neurodisability, acquired brain injury and brain tumours
- Participate in the 1 in 4 Consultant of the Week rota to the paediatric neurology and neurosurgery inpatients, both on Lion ward and elsewhere within child health.
- Provide a ward consult service to support neurosurgical colleagues and other paediatric disciplines in the management of complex children with neurological disorders/symptoms, including NICU, paediatric hepatology, general paediatrics, paediatric haematology, paediatric surgery and trauma, and PICU.
- Provide advice to colleagues and families by phone and email as appropriate
- Supervise the Specialist Trainees and Clinical Fellows including providing lectures, tutorials and seminars as required alongside other colleagues
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Together with the other members of the paediatric neurosciences team, to provide a clinical service for Paediatric Neurology on the Kings College Hospital site. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Be responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.
- Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
- Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Together with the other members of the paediatric neurosciences team, to provide a clinical service for Paediatric Neurology on the Kings College Hospital site. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Be responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.
- Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
- Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Administration
Essential
- IT skills to clinical work
- Basic computer literacy
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Quaifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic degree (MD or PhD)
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On the GMC's specialist register for paediatric neurology, or within 6 months of award of CCT, at time of interview**(see footnote)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training programme or equivalent
- Training in Clinical Governance Involvement in Clinical Audit
- Teaching Experience
- Awareness and experience of child protection processes
- Assessment of children with complex epilepsy using clinical, diagnostic, psychological and psychiatry for multiple impairments - PET 1 &2 course or equivalent
- Appropriate training in child resuscitation - APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Sub-specialty training in Complex Epilepsy
- Management - PET 3 course/ SPIN module in epilepsy or equivalent
- Proven ability to carry out high quality research, leading to publication
- Proven ability to apply research and audit findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Training and experience in the management of paediatric neurodisability and in paediatric neurorehabilitation
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in paediatric neurology
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers and work within inter disciplinary teams
- Ability to work in a pressurised and changing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with children and parents
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, in dealing with other clinical teams
- Ability to self-motivate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- Application of Information Technology skills to clinical work
- Presentation Skills
- Lecturing experience
- Tutoring and mentoring skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Highest ethical and professional standards
- Committed to continuing personal and professional development
- Commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Commitment to staff development
Kings Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
- Commitment to uphold Kings Values
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to improving the health of children
- Commitment to the provision of a safe and quality service
- Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Willingness to share information and encourage good practice
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Flexible and adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Excellent time management and personal organisation
- Ability to operate within a wider context
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
Person Specification
Administration
Essential
- IT skills to clinical work
- Basic computer literacy
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Quaifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic degree (MD or PhD)
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On the GMC's specialist register for paediatric neurology, or within 6 months of award of CCT, at time of interview**(see footnote)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training programme or equivalent
- Training in Clinical Governance Involvement in Clinical Audit
- Teaching Experience
- Awareness and experience of child protection processes
- Assessment of children with complex epilepsy using clinical, diagnostic, psychological and psychiatry for multiple impairments - PET 1 &2 course or equivalent
- Appropriate training in child resuscitation - APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Sub-specialty training in Complex Epilepsy
- Management - PET 3 course/ SPIN module in epilepsy or equivalent
- Proven ability to carry out high quality research, leading to publication
- Proven ability to apply research and audit findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Training and experience in the management of paediatric neurodisability and in paediatric neurorehabilitation
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in paediatric neurology
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers and work within inter disciplinary teams
- Ability to work in a pressurised and changing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with children and parents
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, in dealing with other clinical teams
- Ability to self-motivate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- Application of Information Technology skills to clinical work
- Presentation Skills
- Lecturing experience
- Tutoring and mentoring skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Highest ethical and professional standards
- Committed to continuing personal and professional development
- Commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Commitment to staff development
Kings Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
- Commitment to uphold Kings Values
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to improving the health of children
- Commitment to the provision of a safe and quality service
- Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Willingness to share information and encourage good practice
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Flexible and adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Excellent time management and personal organisation
- Ability to operate within a wider context
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
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).
