Job summary
Required
to fill a replacement post within the Paediatric Hepatology, the post will
deliver 10 PAs supporting the Paediatric Hepatology team (Dr Sanjay Rajwal, Dr
Marumbo Mtegha and Dr Serena Kyrana), in delivering the specialist Paediatric
Hepatology and Liver Transplant Service at Leeds Childrens Hospital.
The
Paediatric Hepatology Department in Leeds is a National Specialist Service for
the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children who have a wide
range of acute and chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, or intrahepatic
lesions. The department is one of three national centres for Paediatric Liver
Transplant and has a close relationship with other specialties at Leeds
Childrens Hospital including gastroenterology, cardiology, nephrology,
haematology and oncology and rheumatology, for joint management of multisystem
disorders.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Paediatric Hepatology
and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10 minute presentation on:
Priorities for delivering care of
Children with Liver Disease within Leeds Children's Hospital
APPLICANTS MUST STATE THEIR GMC NUMBER TO BE CONSIDERED.
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by
being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously
improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the existing consultant team
in delivering the specialist Paediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplant
Service. The post holder will strive to ensure that the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust maintains and improves its standing nationally and delivers
high quality patient care within the framework of the NHS.
The Paediatric Hepatology Consultant post will offer an
exciting opportunity to work flexibly within the department. This will require
a commitment to close team working so as to be able to offer timely
interventions for patients. As well as having fixed clinical commitments, the
post holder will contribute to the annual team work plan to ensure the service
is delivered continuously.
Objectives are
2.1
To
deliver care to patients under the care of the Paediatric Hepatology team:
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients as part of a 1:5 on-call
rota
Contribute to Specialist Multi-Disciplinary
Team meetings
2.2
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Childrens CSU and across the Trust.
2.3
To
work with colleagues in Paediatric Hepatology to deliver acute on-call (1:5).
This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during
normal working hours.
2.4
To contribute to research, teaching and
new developments within the Paediatric Hepatology department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and
contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the
department.
2.4.1 To take on and develop outreach
clinics, as well as participating in the various general and sub-specialty
hepatology out-patient clinics based on site at Leeds.
2.4.2
To assist the Paediatric Liver Transplant Surgeons and Paediatric Hepatobiliary
Surgeon, in delivery of an emergency and elective hepatobiliary and liver
transplant supra-regional service, as recommended by NHS England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the existing consultant team
in delivering the specialist Paediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplant
Service. The post holder will strive to ensure that the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust maintains and improves its standing nationally and delivers
high quality patient care within the framework of the NHS.
The Paediatric Hepatology Consultant post will offer an
exciting opportunity to work flexibly within the department. This will require
a commitment to close team working so as to be able to offer timely
interventions for patients. As well as having fixed clinical commitments, the
post holder will contribute to the annual team work plan to ensure the service
is delivered continuously.
Objectives are
2.1
To
deliver care to patients under the care of the Paediatric Hepatology team:
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients as part of a 1:5 on-call
rota
Contribute to Specialist Multi-Disciplinary
Team meetings
2.2
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Childrens CSU and across the Trust.
2.3
To
work with colleagues in Paediatric Hepatology to deliver acute on-call (1:5).
This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during
normal working hours.
2.4
To contribute to research, teaching and
new developments within the Paediatric Hepatology department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and
contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the
department.
2.4.1 To take on and develop outreach
clinics, as well as participating in the various general and sub-specialty
hepatology out-patient clinics based on site at Leeds.
2.4.2
To assist the Paediatric Liver Transplant Surgeons and Paediatric Hepatobiliary
Surgeon, in delivery of an emergency and elective hepatobiliary and liver
transplant supra-regional service, as recommended by NHS England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with a CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent) and at least 2 years experience in a hepatology training post.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in in the management of children with complex liver disease and liver transplantation in an internationally recognised training centre.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across the spectrum of paediatric and adolescent Hepatology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher Specialist training in paediatric Hepatology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition or equivalent.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Criteria
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with a CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent) and at least 2 years experience in a hepatology training post.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in in the management of children with complex liver disease and liver transplantation in an internationally recognised training centre.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across the spectrum of paediatric and adolescent Hepatology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher Specialist training in paediatric Hepatology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition or equivalent.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Criteria
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
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).
