Job summary
We are recruiting a full time 10 PA Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in Cardiology to join our existing team of 12 highly engaged and collaborative colleagues based at St Richards Hospital. A specialist interest in Cardiology is essential.
The successful candidate will join our team of Consultants to provide high quality acute and outpatient Paediatric and level 1 Neonatal services with strong links to regional tertiary services. The post includes a combination of resident tier 2 and non-resident traditional Consultant on call.
We welcome informal visits from interested candidates to come and meet the team and answer any questions you may have.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
This post provides an exciting opportunity to lead a DGH Paediatric cardiology service with support from colleagues within the trust and strong links with the local tertiary cardiology service in Southampton.
The role includes participation in the Consultant of the week rota where you will lead the MDT to provide care to Paediatric inpatients across our Paediatric, CAU, level 1 NNU and postnatal ward areas. You will undertake outpatient clinics in Cardiology and General Paediatrics.
Out of hours commitments include traditional non-resident Consultant on call with a frequency of 1:19 and Resident on call working including 26 nights per year and 3 long day weekends on the tier 2 rota. There may be some flexibility possible in the pattern of resident on call night working to suit individual preferences.
St Richard's hosts medical students and trainees from the KSS deanery and a variety of medical schools providing opportunities for development and training in education and clinical supervision.
Research and Innovation are a major strategic priority at UHSussex and we welcome candidates with an interest in this area.
We have a strong focus on multidisciplinary working and good communication skills and team working are essential.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If 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. o If 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 eg MSc
- oEACVI certification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
- oAppropriate acute general paediatric clinical skills
- oAppropriate skills in Paediatric cardiology
- oAppropriate neonatal clinical skills
- oChild Safeguarding Level 3
- oAdvanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) or equivalent
- oNeonatal Life Support (NLS) or equivalent
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and 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 and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If 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. o If 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 eg MSc
- oEACVI certification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
- oAppropriate acute general paediatric clinical skills
- oAppropriate skills in Paediatric cardiology
- oAppropriate neonatal clinical skills
- oChild Safeguarding Level 3
- oAdvanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) or equivalent
- oNeonatal Life Support (NLS) or equivalent
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and 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 and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
