Job summary
8PA in adolescent medicine and general paediatrics consultant to join the Paediatric and Adolescent Division
We are looking to appoint a consultant to work in the Adolescent medical team, named Treatment and Rehabilitation of Adolescents with Complex Conditions Service (TRACCS) within UCLH's Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine Division. The post will also include general paediatric responsibities, with an emphasis on adolescent medicine, as well as supporting the general paediatric team with on calls, attending and clinic.
Our Adolescent Service is recognised as a leading example at a national level and the inpatient unit is the largest in Europe.
We are passionate about providing excellent clinical care for young people alongside the best training opportunities. You would join a highly motivated team at the cutting edge of both service development and academic research. The department has received positive feedback for the many training opportunities offered both in clinical and non-clinical areas including leadership and management skills.
You will benefit from innovative and high quality training, supervision and support for QI and educational initiatives, including simulation. You will need excellent communication, team working and clinical skills and lots of enthusiasm!
Main duties of the job
As part of the team you would work with the other three consultants, registrar, fellow and SHO to see patients in clinics, day care and the adolescent ward. Outpatients often suffer from fatigue, pain, medically unexplained conditions and both physical and emotional difficulties. The adolescent unit has a mix of patients under different teams as well as the adolescent team who looks after young people with complex conditions for example affecting both physical and emotional health. There are many opportunities for working with multidisciplinary team colleagues. You would have responsibility for adolescent clinics, day care and inpatients.
General paediatric work would include 6 weeks attending and taking part in the 1 in 10 out of hours oncall rota, as well as monthly clinics.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free ticket loan, a subsidised social club including gym facilities, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff and large retail discounts.
To view the UCLH Service Commitment Putting Patients First please visit www.uclh.nhs.uk. We value and promote diversity and equality in the workplace. If you are interested in applying for this post please use the links below to access the full job description, person specification and apply online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free ticket loan, a subsidised social club including gym facilities, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff and large retail discounts.
To view the UCLH Service Commitment Putting Patients First please visit www.uclh.nhs.uk. We value and promote diversity and equality in the workplace. If you are interested in applying for this post please use the links below to access the full job description, person specification and apply online.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Paediatrics at date of interview
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS provider
Desirable
- A higher degree, MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general and emergency paediatrics including ED, inpatient, acute ambulatory and outpatient settings
- Experience in adolescent healthcare
- Experience in complex safeguarding
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Experience in a tertiary subspecialty service
- Level 3 safeguarding training
- Training in forensic examination
- Young persons SPIN
- Safeguarding SPIN
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage all common paediatric emergencies and acute illnesses.
- Ability to manage complex presentations and conditions in young people
Desirable
- Experience with medically unexplained symptoms
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Good broad knowledge of general paediatrics
- Knowledge and experience of local and national safeguarding policies
Desirable
- e-learning for health adolescent course
- adolescent training
- Knowledge and experience of local and national safeguarding policies
Quality Improvement & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance.
- Range of quality improvement projects in the past three years.
- Competent in a range of IT skills
Desirable
- Previous leadership role.
- Experience leading projects between organisations.
Education & Research
Essential
- Experience in a range of teaching techniques at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
- Postgraduate teaching degree or diploma
- Research experience
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Paediatrics at date of interview
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS provider
Desirable
- A higher degree, MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general and emergency paediatrics including ED, inpatient, acute ambulatory and outpatient settings
- Experience in adolescent healthcare
- Experience in complex safeguarding
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Experience in a tertiary subspecialty service
- Level 3 safeguarding training
- Training in forensic examination
- Young persons SPIN
- Safeguarding SPIN
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage all common paediatric emergencies and acute illnesses.
- Ability to manage complex presentations and conditions in young people
Desirable
- Experience with medically unexplained symptoms
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Good broad knowledge of general paediatrics
- Knowledge and experience of local and national safeguarding policies
Desirable
- e-learning for health adolescent course
- adolescent training
- Knowledge and experience of local and national safeguarding policies
Quality Improvement & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance.
- Range of quality improvement projects in the past three years.
- Competent in a range of IT skills
Desirable
- Previous leadership role.
- Experience leading projects between organisations.
Education & Research
Essential
- Experience in a range of teaching techniques at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
- Postgraduate teaching degree or diploma
- Research experience
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).
