Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Consultant General Paediatrician at PRUH site, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. This is a substantive replacement post. The post holder will contribute to the GP joint paediatric clinics and MDT (BCHIP). We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our friendly and innovative team in delivering a high quality service. The successful candidate will work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for Children/Young People from the Child Health services.
There is a commitment to undertake routine job planned work on evenings and weekends as part of the total job planned PAs. There is also an overnight on call commitment.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Main duties of the job
All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust's sites as required by the service. 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. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:
1. The provision of a first-class clinical service
2. Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
3. Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP
4. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
5. Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
6. 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 £1.8bn per annum - and we are delighted you are considering a career with us.
Our teams provide services out of five hospitals across South East London and Kent, namely King's College Hospital, the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, and Beckenham Beacon.
We employ nearly 14,000 staff, who together treat over 1.5 million patients every year.
We provide a full range of local and specialist services, and our teams are nationally and internationally recongised for our work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency medicine.
Our Strong Roots, Global Reach strategy, published in 2021, sets out our BOLD vision, and commitment towards:
1. Brilliant People
2. Outstanding care
3. Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education
4. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
At King's, we are proud to serve a diverse range of communities, and our staff reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with many people also travelling from all the world to start and develop their careers with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Together with other general and neonatal paediatricians, to provide a high-quality care service to childrens services on PRUH site. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
2. Shared responsibility with other general paediatricians for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis [Consultant of the Week and General Paediatric out of hours cover at PRUH site on a 1 in 8 pattern] and General Paediatric out-patient clinics. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
3. To lead on the provision and ongoing development of the GP outreach clinic programme (BCHIP)
4. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
5. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
6. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high-quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
7. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
8. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
9. 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 internal and external agencies.
10. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
14. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
15. 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.
16. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
4. You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
5. The postholder 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.
6. 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.
7. The Trust is committed to the Health and Wellbeing of all its staff and offer a range of guidance and services to support them, including
- Local occupational health support
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of support for work and personal issues, including relationship problems (personal and at work); anxiety/depression; finance/debt; work overload; legal matters; bullying; consumer issues; bereavement; pressure/stress; child care; and care of the elderly/disabled.
- Wellbeing hubs
- Proactive local organisational systems to support staff following a serious incident
- Availability of local initiatives and resources to promote workforce wellbeing
- Coaching and mentoring, peer review groups and participation
8. 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 postholder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Together with other general and neonatal paediatricians, to provide a high-quality care service to childrens services on PRUH site. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
2. Shared responsibility with other general paediatricians for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis [Consultant of the Week and General Paediatric out of hours cover at PRUH site on a 1 in 8 pattern] and General Paediatric out-patient clinics. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
3. To lead on the provision and ongoing development of the GP outreach clinic programme (BCHIP)
4. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
5. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
6. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high-quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
7. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
8. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
9. 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 internal and external agencies.
10. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
14. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
15. 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.
16. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
4. You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
5. The postholder 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.
6. 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.
7. The Trust is committed to the Health and Wellbeing of all its staff and offer a range of guidance and services to support them, including
- Local occupational health support
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of support for work and personal issues, including relationship problems (personal and at work); anxiety/depression; finance/debt; work overload; legal matters; bullying; consumer issues; bereavement; pressure/stress; child care; and care of the elderly/disabled.
- Wellbeing hubs
- Proactive local organisational systems to support staff following a serious incident
- Availability of local initiatives and resources to promote workforce wellbeing
- Coaching and mentoring, peer review groups and participation
8. 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 postholder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS/EPLS provider status, up to date.
- Child Protection training / Safeguarding training (minimum level 3)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Management and Leadership.
Desirable
- Experience working independently at consultant level in general paediatrics.
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of paediatric haematology services in a busy Teaching Hospital.
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification.
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understand principles and applications of clinical research.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, junior doctors and allied health professionals.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification.
- Experience supervising junior doctors (all grades) Formal training in clinical teaching.
- Formal training in supervision skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS/EPLS provider status, up to date.
- Child Protection training / Safeguarding training (minimum level 3)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Management and Leadership.
Desirable
- Experience working independently at consultant level in general paediatrics.
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of paediatric haematology services in a busy Teaching Hospital.
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification.
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understand principles and applications of clinical research.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, junior doctors and allied health professionals.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification.
- Experience supervising junior doctors (all grades) Formal training in clinical teaching.
- Formal training in supervision skills.
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).
