Job summary
Paediatric Consultant - 10 PA's
We are seeking to appoint a full-time consultant to join the existing team of 13 Consultants as part of the Paediatric Acute & Community Consultant Department, in the Surgery, Women's and Children's Directorate at Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The clinical duties will be primarily based at Tameside Hospital.
The post holder will have opportunities to develop other interests within General, Community Paediatrics and Neonatology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the day to day running of the Acute, Community Paediatric and Neonatal service and will also have every opportunity to participate in the management of the service. They will undertake outpatient clinical activity and contribute to the development of specialist services to achieve consistent, high-quality care within the department.
This will be 10PA per week. The position is a permanent appointment with an on-call commitment of 1:10.5 rotation.
The successful candidate will join a team of highly dedicated integrated 0-19 Children's service with medical, nursing, AHP's, Health visitors, School nursing and other professionals to help grow, develop, and innovate the service to meet modern standards of care. for Children and young people.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan currently includes a Childrens Medical Unit (CMU) hot week (1 in 10) and a NICU hot week (1 in 10). Clinic weeks include up to 3 clinics, there is anticipation for the successful post holder to expand knowledge within the community statutory clinics such as Initial health assessments and Educational health care plans, with full support and training.
The post holder will:
- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within the Trust.
- Adopt an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Paediatric and Neonatal Services.
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care.
- Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided and ensure the highest standards are maintained.
- Act as a clinical supervisor for trainees and participate in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching programmes within the department.
- Provide a role model of professional leadership, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce.
- Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Other activities will be based upon the interest(s) of the successful candidates.
Please read full PS & JD for further information.
The timetable includes administration time and SPA activity. The SPA activity will also include consultant educational supervision for a trainee(s) and personal (e.g. audit, clinical governance, clinical supervision, CPD, e-portfolio).
This post will entail 8.25 PAs for direct clinical care, including 4 PAs for on call/hot weeks and 1.50 SPAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan currently includes a Childrens Medical Unit (CMU) hot week (1 in 10) and a NICU hot week (1 in 10). Clinic weeks include up to 3 clinics, there is anticipation for the successful post holder to expand knowledge within the community statutory clinics such as Initial health assessments and Educational health care plans, with full support and training.
The post holder will:
- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within the Trust.
- Adopt an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Paediatric and Neonatal Services.
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care.
- Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided and ensure the highest standards are maintained.
- Act as a clinical supervisor for trainees and participate in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching programmes within the department.
- Provide a role model of professional leadership, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce.
- Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Other activities will be based upon the interest(s) of the successful candidates.
Please read full PS & JD for further information.
The timetable includes administration time and SPA activity. The SPA activity will also include consultant educational supervision for a trainee(s) and personal (e.g. audit, clinical governance, clinical supervision, CPD, e-portfolio).
This post will entail 8.25 PAs for direct clinical care, including 4 PAs for on call/hot weeks and 1.50 SPAs.
Person Specification
Professioanl registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register CCT, CESR or European Community Rights, within 6 months of interview date.
- MB or equivalent medical degree.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Education Qualification
Training and experience
Essential
- Completion of ST or equivalent rotation in paediatrics. Adequate experience in general paediatrics and neonates.
- Good experience and up to date training in Child Protection.
- Experience in a wide range of paediatric emergencies.
- Up to date APLS and NLS training.
Desirable
- Exposure to community paediatrics
- Experience/Qualification in a subspecialty
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Proven experience of clinical audit.
- Experience of writing of clinical guidelines.
- Evidence of active engagement in clinical governance procedures, including risk management.
- Knowledge of NHS management structures and current issues.
- Awareness of management responsibilities of consultants.
- Evidence of involvement in both undergraduate & post graduate teaching.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to form consensus with peers.
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when necessary.
- Satisfactory medical clearance by Trust Occupational Health Physician.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Experience in developing care pathways.
- Previous research.
- Published articles.
- Previous managerial experience.
- Evidence of involvement in service reviews and implementation of change
- Specific teaching qualifications.
- Specific training in communication skills.
- Training in mentoring/educational supervision.
Person Specification
Professioanl registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register CCT, CESR or European Community Rights, within 6 months of interview date.
- MB or equivalent medical degree.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Education Qualification
Training and experience
Essential
- Completion of ST or equivalent rotation in paediatrics. Adequate experience in general paediatrics and neonates.
- Good experience and up to date training in Child Protection.
- Experience in a wide range of paediatric emergencies.
- Up to date APLS and NLS training.
Desirable
- Exposure to community paediatrics
- Experience/Qualification in a subspecialty
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Proven experience of clinical audit.
- Experience of writing of clinical guidelines.
- Evidence of active engagement in clinical governance procedures, including risk management.
- Knowledge of NHS management structures and current issues.
- Awareness of management responsibilities of consultants.
- Evidence of involvement in both undergraduate & post graduate teaching.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to form consensus with peers.
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when necessary.
- Satisfactory medical clearance by Trust Occupational Health Physician.
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Experience in developing care pathways.
- Previous research.
- Published articles.
- Previous managerial experience.
- Evidence of involvement in service reviews and implementation of change
- Specific teaching qualifications.
- Specific training in communication skills.
- Training in mentoring/educational supervision.
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).
