Job summary
The post will be based at King's College Hospital and the proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8.5* Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional activities related to professional revalidation. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:7 rota which is classed as Category A. The post will contribute to the portal hypertension on call rota.
*Following work undertaken to transform the way clinical care is delivered at King's, all new consultant appointments will comprise 1.5 SPAs. 1 SPA is for activities relevant for appraisal and revalidation. 0.5 SPA is for particular interests such as Research or Teaching.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
The provision of a first class clinical service
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
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 by 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
The appointee will be expected to develop a research activity either in basic sciences or clinical hepatology and teaching. The post-holder will be based at Kings College Hospital/KHP. Office space and secretarial support will be provided at Kings College Hospital.
a high standard of patient care and contribute to service development.
1. To provide effective leadership of all staff engaged in the speciality.
2. To provide paediatric advice to the Trusts on the basis of agreed protocols
3. To provide outpatient services in paediatrics gastroenterology and develop liaison services in the region
4. Take part in combined paediatric gastroenterology, clinics and ward rounds
5. Liaise closely with adult gastroenterology services in both Trusts.
6. Clinical responsibility for patients allowing for proper delegation to and training of staff
In relation to clinical work, the successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Undertake all work in according with the Kings College Hospital NHS Trust procedures and operating policies
2. Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the business plan
3. Maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, care group, division and Trust.
4. Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
5. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
6. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
7. To contribute to the Audit Programme.
8. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
9. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Paediatric Gastroenterology services.
10. To 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.
11. To work in conjunction with clinical and 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 junior colleagues.
12. To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director.
13. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
14. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
15. To 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to develop a research activity either in basic sciences or clinical hepatology and teaching. The post-holder will be based at Kings College Hospital/KHP. Office space and secretarial support will be provided at Kings College Hospital.
a high standard of patient care and contribute to service development.
1. To provide effective leadership of all staff engaged in the speciality.
2. To provide paediatric advice to the Trusts on the basis of agreed protocols
3. To provide outpatient services in paediatrics gastroenterology and develop liaison services in the region
4. Take part in combined paediatric gastroenterology, clinics and ward rounds
5. Liaise closely with adult gastroenterology services in both Trusts.
6. Clinical responsibility for patients allowing for proper delegation to and training of staff
In relation to clinical work, the successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Undertake all work in according with the Kings College Hospital NHS Trust procedures and operating policies
2. Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the business plan
3. Maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, care group, division and Trust.
4. Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
5. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
6. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
7. To contribute to the Audit Programme.
8. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
9. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Paediatric Gastroenterology services.
10. To 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.
11. To work in conjunction with clinical and 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 junior colleagues.
12. To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director.
13. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
14. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
15. To 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Hold CCT in paediatric gastroenterology,hepatology and Nutrition or equivalent non UK training qualification; or alternatively will obtain within 6 months of interview date.
- Name to be on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Management
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of multidisciplinary services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of paediatric hepatology.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Training and Experience
Essential
- CCT or equivalent in Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Wide experience in all aspects of paediatrics culminating in award of CCT or equivalent in paediatrics
- Training and experience in hepatology and transplantation
Desirable
- Experience and exposure to adolescent care
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Hold CCT in paediatric gastroenterology,hepatology and Nutrition or equivalent non UK training qualification; or alternatively will obtain within 6 months of interview date.
- Name to be on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Management
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of multidisciplinary services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of paediatric hepatology.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Training and Experience
Essential
- CCT or equivalent in Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Wide experience in all aspects of paediatrics culminating in award of CCT or equivalent in paediatrics
- Training and experience in hepatology and transplantation
Desirable
- Experience and exposure to adolescent care
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
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).
