Job summary
We are seeking General Paediatric Consultants interested in working with the current team to further develop and extend our Integrated Children's Care model within North Cumbria. We are looking for applicants who are dynamic and forward thinking, who are interested in the full scope of practice of a General Paediatrician and who want to work within a role that encompasses close ties with Primary Care, Community and Hospital Paediatrics and who want to live and work in a beautiful part of Britain.
We strongly support the development and maintenance of Specialist Interests within Paediatrics with provision of outpatient services across both sites and the maintenance and development of shared-care for Children with Complex Health Needs with tertiary colleagues in Newcastle and other centres where this is best for the Child and family. Candidates with areas of special interest that complements the existing departmental clinical provision will be considered.
We would equally welcome applications from either experienced or newly trained Consultants. We are a developing and expanding team. The post holder will be primarily based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. But they may undertake some acute and outpatient duties across the Trust sites on a rotational basis at both the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle (CIC) and West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven (WCH).
Main duties of the job
Proposed Job Plan - see Appendix 1
The post will be flexibly time-tabled to meet the demands of the service and the timing of sessions will change as the service develops (see below - rotas)
The post-holder will be site-based at the Whitehaven. The Job Plan will typically include an average of 2 or 3 clinics per week, rapid access clinics on a rotational basis, and Consultant of the week cover (1 week in 6 at Cumberland Infirmary or 1:5 at the West Cumberland hospital). Proposed initial job plans for each site have been outlined in Appendix 1 and will be agreed on commencement of appointment
Rotas
It is a full Tier 3 rota with non-resident on-calls at Consultant level. The Consultant is expected to lead the morning ward rounds in the working days and during the weekends when they are on-call.
The Paediatric Service is committed to ensuring safe and effective acute services for children whilst maintaining the Work-Life balance of its Medical Staff. Example Job Plans, current and future are provided in the Appendix)
About us
All North Cumbrian appointments are in line with the Terms and Conditions of Consultant Medical Staff 2003.
Please read the accompanying Jobs Narrative for a more detailed description of our department and a summary of our links with the local Integrated Care communities.
The trust has a commitment to supporting annual appraisal and revalidation. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Our organisation sees the mentoring and 'settling in' programme as delivering benefits for all involved and we are keen to develop it further
Time off in lieu of extra duties will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be site-based at the Whitehaven. The Job Plan will typically include an average of 2 or 3 clinics per week, rapid access clinics on a rotational basis, and Consultant of the week cover (1 week in 6 at Cumberland Infirmary or 1:5 at the West Cumberland hospital). Proposed initial job plans for each site have been outlined in Appendix 1 and will be agreed on commencement of appointment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be site-based at the Whitehaven. The Job Plan will typically include an average of 2 or 3 clinics per week, rapid access clinics on a rotational basis, and Consultant of the week cover (1 week in 6 at Cumberland Infirmary or 1:5 at the West Cumberland hospital). Proposed initial job plans for each site have been outlined in Appendix 1 and will be agreed on commencement of appointment
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCPCH or equivalent oFull GMC registration oInclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Paediatrics (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register) oHolder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or CESR) or within six months of award of CCT/CESR or equivalent by interview.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oHigh standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Paediatrics oClinical Governance oAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical paediatric problems both emergency and elective and in primary care. oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients. oUK Experience
Administrative and Management
Essential
- oParticipation in on call and emergency cover. oAbility to advice on efficient and smooth running of Child Health service.
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. oAbility to teach clinical and personal skills required for Child Health
Research Audit & Governance
Essential
- oExperience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
Communication skillsand abilities
Essential
- oEmpathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs oApproachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills oTeam loyalty oPositive approach to lessons learnt oConfident approach
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effectively plan and prioritise own workload with an ability to complete mundane tasks, e.g. read numerous e-mails and remember and store them effectively for future use when needed. Cope with conflict or crisis in a calm manner and demonstrate emotional stability through a controlled temperament with a willingness to face difficult issues and acknowledge poor behaviour in self and others. Be willing to try new activities or approaches to ensure a proactive and open minded method of change in the working environment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCPCH or equivalent oFull GMC registration oInclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Paediatrics (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register) oHolder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or CESR) or within six months of award of CCT/CESR or equivalent by interview.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oHigh standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Paediatrics oClinical Governance oAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical paediatric problems both emergency and elective and in primary care. oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients. oUK Experience
Administrative and Management
Essential
- oParticipation in on call and emergency cover. oAbility to advice on efficient and smooth running of Child Health service.
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. oAbility to teach clinical and personal skills required for Child Health
Research Audit & Governance
Essential
- oExperience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
Communication skillsand abilities
Essential
- oEmpathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs oApproachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills oTeam loyalty oPositive approach to lessons learnt oConfident approach
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effectively plan and prioritise own workload with an ability to complete mundane tasks, e.g. read numerous e-mails and remember and store them effectively for future use when needed. Cope with conflict or crisis in a calm manner and demonstrate emotional stability through a controlled temperament with a willingness to face difficult issues and acknowledge poor behaviour in self and others. Be willing to try new activities or approaches to ensure a proactive and open minded method of change in the working environment.
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).
