Job summary
The Paediatric team at HHFT are looking to appoint a locum consultant paediatrician to support acute general paediatrics, neonatal care, and outpatients. We are a friendly, dynamic department and offer excellent clinical experience in a supported environment within a lovely part of the country.
Currently we have a vacancy to cover sick leave for the next 6 months. This post will be based in RHCH, Winchester although we are one department across the two sites.
Main duties of the job
On calls at consultant level will involve covering the general paediatric ward and admissions, level 1 +neonatal unit, labour ward and transitional care. The post may also include a small number of resident night shifts.This post would suit a recently qualified consultant as a step up to consultant working in our supportive department.
We operate a consultant of the week system, in addition to outpatients and a separate safeguarding session which is split equally amongst the team. There will be time within the individual's job plan to pursue other specialist interests.
About us
Who we are: Our Paediatric teams are responsible for: -
Inpatient wards: - G2 in Basingstoke has 28 inpatient beds. We provide inpatient care for a range of specialties including medical, surgical, ENT and orthopaedic admissions.
Paediatric Assessment Units (PAU), BNHH - Charlie's Day Unit:The assessment unit is adjacent to the main paediatric ward. Local GPs have immediate access to an expert Paediatric opinion on any child requiring urgent assessment. Children referred for a paediatric opinion from Accident & Emergency are also seen in the PAU.
Outpatients:There is a dedicated paediatric outpatient area adjacent to each paediatric ward with over 8000 attendances each year. There are daily general paediatric clinics, special interest clinics plus visiting specialist clinics in cardiology, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, cystic fibrosis, and surgery.
Neonatal Care:Level 2 neonatal intensive care is provided as part of the South Central Neonatal Network.The Department has close links for tertiary services with the University Hospital Southampton and joint clinics with colleagues are held in the following specialties, surgery, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, gastroenterology and rheumatology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in child health or related subjects, education or quality improvement
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad training in General Paediatrics
- Level 3 Neonatal Experience and Training
- Training in developmental and community paediatrics appropriate for a General Paediatrician.
- Safeguarding training and experience
- Up to date APLS/ NLS
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the challenges of management.
- Demonstrate an interest in education and teaching
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work with and to lead a team Understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in audit and research.
- Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in child health or related subjects, education or quality improvement
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad training in General Paediatrics
- Level 3 Neonatal Experience and Training
- Training in developmental and community paediatrics appropriate for a General Paediatrician.
- Safeguarding training and experience
- Up to date APLS/ NLS
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the challenges of management.
- Demonstrate an interest in education and teaching
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work with and to lead a team Understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in audit and research.
- Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements
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
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).
