Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for 3 new post holders to join the Paediatric Critical Care team at RACH to provide dedicated 24/7 support for the unit as part of the growing team of Paediatric Critical Care / HDU consultants. 2 posts are new and the third post is a replacement for retirement.POST A 8 PAs(6.5 Clinical /1.5 SPA) POST B: 8 PAs(6.5 Clinical /1.5 SPA) POST C: 6.5 PAs (5.25 DCC/1.25 SPA)
The Alex is the only dedicated children's hospital on the South East coast, and as such the role provides the chance to work closely with a wide team of peers, providing tertiary care to children and young people up to the age of 17 years old, living in Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex and East Surrey areas.
The post is 6.5 pa (5 Clinical /1.5 SPA) or 8 pa (6.5 Clinical /1.5 SPA) with flexibility regarding shift pattern. There is a commitment to provide shop-floor care at a frequency of 1:8 weekends.All posts are open to working less than full time and there is flexibility in job planning of working days and shifts however all posts must contribute to evenings and weekends and on calls.
We welcome questions, and are happy to arrange visits should you wish to discuss this opportunity further.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:This post will contribute to the work of the Critical Care Team paediatricians providing consultant delivered and supervised care in the HDU.There is currently a rolling rota to provide A consultant delivered service 0830-1700h in HDU 7 days a week On-call, out-of-hours covering HDU the rest of the timeThis post may also include the opportunity to undertake working in the following clinical areas undertaking Child Protection Medicals at RACH General Paediatric Outpatient Clinics/HDU follow-up Or opportunity to do clinics within a particular specialist field
We would also be open to discussion with potential candidates to continue or develop specific clinical interests in outpatient provision For example., weekly or fortnightly general paediatric/allergy/respiratory or other sub-speciality clinics. The commitment to OOH evenings and weekends would still need to be covered form within the total job planned Pas and clinic frequency would be worked around these commitments.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for new post holders to join the Paediatric Critical Care team at RACH to provide dedicated 24/7 support for the unit as part of the growing team of Paediatric Critical Care / HDU consultants. Our aim is that these posts will contribute to a team delivering comprehensive clinical commitment, in and out of hours, to our 10-bedded critical care unit. Posts A-C demonstrate our approach towards flexibility of shift pattern and supporting individual interests. Posts A+B are new posts. Post C is a replacement post due to partial retirement
We run a consultant of the week/hot week rota. Your HDU hot week frequency will be between 1 in 8 to 1 in 12 weeks -depending on which post you apply for. All posts require provision of critical care to the shop-floor cover at a frequency of 1:8 weekends. You will be on site 0900-1700 Saturday and Sunday with non-resident on-call. There is an overall 1 in 8 on-call commitment for non-resident cover beyond 5pm. All posts are open to working less than full time and there is flexibility in job planning of working days and shifts however all posts must contribute to evenings, weekends and on calls.
We would also be open to discussion with potential candidates to continue or develop specific clinical interests in outpatient provision For example., weekly or fortnightly general paediatric/allergy/respiratory or other sub-speciality clinics. The commitment to OOH evenings and weekends would still need to be covered form within the total job planned Pas and clinic frequency would be worked around these commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for new post holders to join the Paediatric Critical Care team at RACH to provide dedicated 24/7 support for the unit as part of the growing team of Paediatric Critical Care / HDU consultants. Our aim is that these posts will contribute to a team delivering comprehensive clinical commitment, in and out of hours, to our 10-bedded critical care unit. Posts A-C demonstrate our approach towards flexibility of shift pattern and supporting individual interests. Posts A+B are new posts. Post C is a replacement post due to partial retirement
We run a consultant of the week/hot week rota. Your HDU hot week frequency will be between 1 in 8 to 1 in 12 weeks -depending on which post you apply for. All posts require provision of critical care to the shop-floor cover at a frequency of 1:8 weekends. You will be on site 0900-1700 Saturday and Sunday with non-resident on-call. There is an overall 1 in 8 on-call commitment for non-resident cover beyond 5pm. All posts are open to working less than full time and there is flexibility in job planning of working days and shifts however all posts must contribute to evenings, weekends and on calls.
We would also be open to discussion with potential candidates to continue or develop specific clinical interests in outpatient provision For example., weekly or fortnightly general paediatric/allergy/respiratory or other sub-speciality clinics. The commitment to OOH evenings and weekends would still need to be covered form within the total job planned Pas and clinic frequency would be worked around these commitments.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFRC [specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] or its recognised equivalent.
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
- oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
- oIf you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- Teaching qualification
- oHDU SPIN
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oPaediatric Critical Care Skills and experience
- oPICU 6m
- oMRCPCH or MRCEM
Desirable
- oPrevious consultant experience
- oAPLS/EPALS instructor
- oAttending Non-invasive ventilation course
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes & Honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFRC [specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] or its recognised equivalent.
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
- oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
- oIf you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- Teaching qualification
- oHDU SPIN
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oPaediatric Critical Care Skills and experience
- oPICU 6m
- oMRCPCH or MRCEM
Desirable
- oPrevious consultant experience
- oAPLS/EPALS instructor
- oAttending Non-invasive ventilation course
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes & Honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
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).
