Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an energetic, positive and committed Paediatrician to become a member of our friendly Paediatric Department. Team working, a sense of humour and a desire to develop the service we deliver is essential.
This post offers an exciting opportunity for those paediatricians with a neonatal interest who wish to work in a large District General Hospital setting, acting as member of a team of supportive consultants.
Ours is a busy local neonatal unit with 28 cots of which 12 are designated as ITU/HDU, supporting over 5500 deliveries annually.
The unit is currently supported by a team of 6 neonatal consultants, 2 consultant nurses and numerous trainees and ANNPs. We take pride in having separate paediatric and neonatal rotas across all three tiers 24/7. The postholder is only expected to contribute towards neonatal consultant on call rota.
As a department, we want to create the best service possible, which means there is excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to take the lead and be innovative in an area of service development. We are passionate about enthusing doctors in training and providing a positive training experience and would be pleased to appoint someone interested in developing the training experience we provide.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a Neonatologist / Paediatrician with a neonatal interest to work in our LNU as well as support the provision of children's outpatient services and paediatric audiology.
- The postholder, along with other neonatal consultants will be responsible for the supervision and delivery of inpatient neonatal care on our LNU as well as the outpatient follow up of newborn babies as necessary. They will also participate in a 1:7 neonatal consultant on call rota.
- In addition, they will also contribute towards the provision of general paediatric and paediatric audiology outpatient service at GRH.
- Support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
- Take a full role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including clinical meetings and tutorials.
- Actively participate in clinical governance, audit and risk management processes
- Promote evidence-based practice; to respond appropriately to NICE guidance; to change own and others' clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
- Embody and promote team-working in their practice at all times
- Take a whole-systems approach to working with the wider health and multiagency community
- Show initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and collaborative team working.
About us
Acute hospital paediatric services are provided at GRH and Paediatric out patient services at CGH, GRH and in peripheral outreach clinics around the county. Our local neonatal unit is based in GRH alongside the central delivery suite; in addition, there are also two MLBUs based in Cheltenham and Stroud.
Our neonatal team currently consists of 6 consultants. We are supported by 2 Consultant nurses, ANNPs and junior doctors.
The acute general paediatric team consists of 13 consultants with a variety of subspecialty interests whereas the community paediatric medical team consists of 7consultants in addition to specialist doctors and a staff grade as well as numerous specialist nurses.
The ethos of the whole paediatric department is very much one of wanting to continually improve to ensure we provide the best care possible for children and families. Our recent paediatric strategy (2021- 2026) outlines our aim to deliver excellence in care for our patients and families as evidenced by our outcomes, patient experience and the values we embody. Key priority areas in achieving this are 'care without boundaries' (developing our multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working within the integrated care services) and investing in the wellbeing and professional development of our team. As such, this is an exciting time to join the team, with varied opportunities to be part of creating new pathways, championing the needs of children and young people and provide the best care for everyone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached.
Our paediatric services across two sites merged a number of years ago, to enable single consultant continuity for most patients that access our service. This allows a close working together between the different teams, with access to specialty opinions and investigations. The whole department has a strong educational ethos and we would welcome those with a desire to participate in education and research.
The postholder is expected to participate in neonatal service weeks as well as consultant on call rota, covering neonates. They are also expected to undertake general paediatric and audiology clinics as well as the follow up of babies discharged from the neonatal unit as required.
The post does not require working on the acute paediatric ward or the general paediatric consultant on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached.
Our paediatric services across two sites merged a number of years ago, to enable single consultant continuity for most patients that access our service. This allows a close working together between the different teams, with access to specialty opinions and investigations. The whole department has a strong educational ethos and we would welcome those with a desire to participate in education and research.
The postholder is expected to participate in neonatal service weeks as well as consultant on call rota, covering neonates. They are also expected to undertake general paediatric and audiology clinics as well as the follow up of babies discharged from the neonatal unit as required.
The post does not require working on the acute paediatric ward or the general paediatric consultant on call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview)
- At least 18 months training as a tier 2 in a level 3 neonatal unit
- Level 3 child safeguarding training (multiagency) - 12 months or more training on a specialist / tertiary children's paediatric Neonatology unit achieving competencies as per RCPCH framework for SPIN in Neonatology
Desirable
- Additional relevant degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis
- Personal membership of a 'medical defence' organisation.
- Locum Consultant Experience
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Consistent with independent consultant practice at a local neonatal unit.
- Competent to manage children and babies in an in and outpatient setting.
- Competent to manage acutely ill neonates in a local neonatal unit.
Desirable
- Evidence of Subspeciality (Neonatology) qualifications and expertise (UK or European)
Motivation & Attitude
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivation and initiative.
- Commitment to the paediatric neonatology service development
- Be an example as clinical leader
- Ability to organise own CME/CPD needs.
Desirable
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview)
- At least 18 months training as a tier 2 in a level 3 neonatal unit
- Level 3 child safeguarding training (multiagency) - 12 months or more training on a specialist / tertiary children's paediatric Neonatology unit achieving competencies as per RCPCH framework for SPIN in Neonatology
Desirable
- Additional relevant degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis
- Personal membership of a 'medical defence' organisation.
- Locum Consultant Experience
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Consistent with independent consultant practice at a local neonatal unit.
- Competent to manage children and babies in an in and outpatient setting.
- Competent to manage acutely ill neonates in a local neonatal unit.
Desirable
- Evidence of Subspeciality (Neonatology) qualifications and expertise (UK or European)
Motivation & Attitude
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivation and initiative.
- Commitment to the paediatric neonatology service development
- Be an example as clinical leader
- Ability to organise own CME/CPD needs.
Desirable
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
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).
