Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic and expanding Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology (PIID) team at the Royal London Hospital (RLH), one of the largest and most prestigious NHS Trusts in the UK,
We are seeking a motivated and experienced paediatrician with sub-specialist training in Infectious Diseases and Immunology (or equivalent training and experience) to take up a Locum Consultant position, helping to support and shape our growing tertiary service. This is a 0.5 WTE (5 PA) locum post, with the potential for conversion to a substantive role within 6-12 months, subject to progression through the approval processes. We welcome applicants interested in combining this role with another part-time position (e.g., 5 PAs elsewhere) as part of a portfolio career or joint appointment. Flexible working arrangements, including job sharing, will be considered.
The successful applicant will become a key member of a growing and multidisciplinary team, taking a leadership role within the PIID service, and supporting the service's ongoing development, including expansion of our Antimicrobial Stewardship programme.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to continue their professional development in paediatric infection and immunology by attending and presenting at regional meetings (e.g. London ID Case Rounds) and national meetings (e.g. pTBNet, BPAIIG)
The post-holder is expected to provide regular teaching and training in paediatric infection and immunology for the paediatric teams, specialist nurses and adult microbiology/virology trainees, with regular scheduled teaching sessions and teaching ward rounds.
The post-holder will contribute to the weekly ID seminar held jointly with the adult ID, microbiology and virology teams (Fridays 1-2pm).
The post-holder is also expected:
- To have regard, at all times, to the clinical and quality standards set out in the Patients' Charter and the local purchasers' contracts.
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
- To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work with the specialties, working closely and regularly with the consultant medical staff.
- To be 'in good standing' with the RCPCH and GMC by making regular returns to the RCPCH of CME activities
About us
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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics
- CCT in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases (or within 6 months at the time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience in paediatric infection and immunology
- Higher specialist training in Paediatric Medicine
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Experience working in a tertiary immunology centre
- Experience leading tertiary paediatric infection and immunology clinics
- Experience in TB management
Desirable
- At least six months of PICU at middle grade level
- Up to date APLS/PALS
- Experience in MDR-TB management
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of governance and risk
- Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
- Experience of research projects
Desirable
- Experience in Medical Management roles
- Knowledge of business planning and budgets
- Experience as Principal Investigator in research
- Authorship of peer-reviewed publications
Personal and people development
Essential
- Have positive ambitions for self and department
- Commitment to continuing CPD, teaching, and education
- Attendance and punctuality
- Able to cope with stress, pressure, or setbacks
- Honesty, integrity, appreciate of ethical issues
- Ability to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals and share the load and introduce change collaboratively
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to empathise with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively.
- Resilience when dealing with complex and challenging safeguarding scenarios.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
Education and teaching
Essential
- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience in postgraduate education and course development
- Experience in undergraduate education
- Educational qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics
- CCT in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases (or within 6 months at the time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience in paediatric infection and immunology
- Higher specialist training in Paediatric Medicine
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Experience working in a tertiary immunology centre
- Experience leading tertiary paediatric infection and immunology clinics
- Experience in TB management
Desirable
- At least six months of PICU at middle grade level
- Up to date APLS/PALS
- Experience in MDR-TB management
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of governance and risk
- Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
- Experience of research projects
Desirable
- Experience in Medical Management roles
- Knowledge of business planning and budgets
- Experience as Principal Investigator in research
- Authorship of peer-reviewed publications
Personal and people development
Essential
- Have positive ambitions for self and department
- Commitment to continuing CPD, teaching, and education
- Attendance and punctuality
- Able to cope with stress, pressure, or setbacks
- Honesty, integrity, appreciate of ethical issues
- Ability to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals and share the load and introduce change collaboratively
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to empathise with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively.
- Resilience when dealing with complex and challenging safeguarding scenarios.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
Education and teaching
Essential
- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience in postgraduate education and course development
- Experience in undergraduate education
- Educational qualification
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).
