Job summary
An enthusiastic and highly motivated clinician is invited to apply for a general Paediatric locum post at Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.
This newly created 10 PA post will be an addition to a team of 6 generalists working in a busy district general hospital at Newham. Paediatric department provides care to families from the local Newham community, many who have complex medical and psychosocial needs. We are looking for candidates with appropriate training and experience in general Paediatric. The post does not have any clinical commitments to neonatal medicine however, this can be considered if required for personal development purposes of a candidate and need of the neonatal service.
Main duties of the job
Barts Health NHS Trust employs over 9,500 multidisciplinary staff in five hospital sites, making it one of the largest Trusts in the UK. Acute general hospital services are provided for the population of the Northeast of London.
All Trust locations are within easy reach of London City Centre which offers a plethora of leisure and social opportunities.
All applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving a CCT (or equivalent) at the date of interview. Interview will be conducted in early September 2024 and starting date will be w/c 4th November 2024.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Paediatric department is based in the newly built state of the art Children and Young Peoples Rainbow Centre. The department is one of the busiest in and around London. Annually we transfer on average 50 sick children to tertiary centres (one per week) compared to similar units which transfer half that number. The Centre houses the Childrens Outpatients, Ambulatory/Day Care and inpatient bays and cubicles. There are 2 fully equipped high dependency beds which provide NCPAP to children with respiratory insufficiency and stabilisation of sick children. We are a level 1 shared care oncology centre working closely with our primary treatment centres of UCLH and GOSH. We have large cohorts of children and young people with chronic health issues such as Hemoglobinopathies and Diabetes Mellitus in the borough of Newham requiring care through the Centre. We work closely with our tertiary centres and colleagues in adult care to ensure a smooth transition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Paediatric department is based in the newly built state of the art Children and Young Peoples Rainbow Centre. The department is one of the busiest in and around London. Annually we transfer on average 50 sick children to tertiary centres (one per week) compared to similar units which transfer half that number. The Centre houses the Childrens Outpatients, Ambulatory/Day Care and inpatient bays and cubicles. There are 2 fully equipped high dependency beds which provide NCPAP to children with respiratory insufficiency and stabilisation of sick children. We are a level 1 shared care oncology centre working closely with our primary treatment centres of UCLH and GOSH. We have large cohorts of children and young people with chronic health issues such as Hemoglobinopathies and Diabetes Mellitus in the borough of Newham requiring care through the Centre. We work closely with our tertiary centres and colleagues in adult care to ensure a smooth transition.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatric
Experience
Essential
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Valid APLS and NLS
Desirable
- Wider experience, research, and training, in neonatal medicine
- Experience working in NHS
Academic
Essential
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Training the Trainers' certification
- Research degree
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement.
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of motivational skills
- Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatric
Experience
Essential
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Valid APLS and NLS
Desirable
- Wider experience, research, and training, in neonatal medicine
- Experience working in NHS
Academic
Essential
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Training the Trainers' certification
- Research degree
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement.
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of motivational skills
- Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
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).
