Job summary
Locum Paediatric ConsultantWhipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a full time Locum Paediatric Consultant on a 12-month fixed term contract, who is a General Paediatrician who can cover both acute Paediatrics and neonates. The post alsoincludes 1PA for safeguarding work as the deputy to the named doctor for safeguarding. The Paediatric department is based at Whipps Cross Hospital and is part of the Children's Clinical Board and Network within Barts Health, you will be joining a department that currently has 14 Consultant Acute Physicians.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric unit works with the Children's Home Care Nursing Team, based at Wood Street Child Development Centre. The team supports children of all ages at home who have medical needs e.g. gastrostomy, diabetes, oxygen dependency, daily IVantibiotics, home ventilation and end of life care. We also work with the Hospital at home service who allow early discharge from hospital as the care continues at home with up to 3 times a day nursing visit.
This is a fixed term (12 months post) to join the Consultant workforce here at Whipps Cross. We are looking for candidates who are general Paediatricians who can cover both acute Paediatrics and neonates.
They will also have responsibilities covering the Paediatric Assessment Unit on a rota basis. Current clinical work is divided into weeks attending the acute service and non-attending weeks.In return, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. We are developing a new hospital as part of the Government's
New Hospital Programme, so this is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the services and department of the future.Barts Health's education academy aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees.
About us
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe andcompassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital provides a comprehensive acute paediatric and neonatal service in Northeast London. Waltham Forest has a child population (0-16) of approximately 60,000 but children from surrounding boroughs are also seen at Whipps Cross Hospital. The hospital serves Waltham Forest, Redbridge and parts of Epping Forest
Job description
Job responsibilities
No matter where you start within the NHS, you will have access to extra training and be given every chance to progress within the organisation. You will receive an annual personal review and development plan to support your career progression, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills and experience.
Your primary base will be Whipps Cross Hospital. However, there may also be a requirement for you to attend other hospitals within the Trust where appropriate for work or training
At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible.This is a full-time position of 10 PAs hours per week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
No matter where you start within the NHS, you will have access to extra training and be given every chance to progress within the organisation. You will receive an annual personal review and development plan to support your career progression, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills and experience.
Your primary base will be Whipps Cross Hospital. However, there may also be a requirement for you to attend other hospitals within the Trust where appropriate for work or training
At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible.This is a full-time position of 10 PAs hours per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
General Professional Training
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in paediatrics, or at the time of interview the applicant can produce evidence that they are within 6 months of CCT date and is expected to achieve CCT
- APLS and NLS provider
Desirable
- APLS instructor
- NLS instructor
Specialist Experience
Essential
- 6 months core neonatal training
- 6 months experience in a paediatric assessment unit
Desirable
- 6 months in a level 3 unit during Registrar training
Level of responsibility
Essential
- Competent paediatrician, confident to work without direct supervision
Leadership and Management Skills
Essential
- To demonstrate leadership skills and behaviours.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- To lead and motivate junior staff.
Desirable
- Management and leadership development course or qualification
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
General Professional Training
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in paediatrics, or at the time of interview the applicant can produce evidence that they are within 6 months of CCT date and is expected to achieve CCT
- APLS and NLS provider
Desirable
- APLS instructor
- NLS instructor
Specialist Experience
Essential
- 6 months core neonatal training
- 6 months experience in a paediatric assessment unit
Desirable
- 6 months in a level 3 unit during Registrar training
Level of responsibility
Essential
- Competent paediatrician, confident to work without direct supervision
Leadership and Management Skills
Essential
- To demonstrate leadership skills and behaviours.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- To lead and motivate junior staff.
Desirable
- Management and leadership development course or qualification
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching.
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).
