Job summary
The post holder's duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Appointment is to the Trust and the post holder must be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations if the need arises. Currently Paediatric Emergency Medicine is only delivered on John Radcliffe Site.
Main duties of the job
The John Radcliffe Hospital PED has been recently expanded and refurbished, and has dedicated, self-contained 16 bedded area for children, plus a new waiting area open 24 hours 7 days a week. The Department sees approximately 30,000 new patients per annum. The work of the department covers the whole range of emergency medicine problems and all grades of severity of conditions. Approximately 60% of the workload is minor/major trauma, and 40% medical Paediatrics. In the under 2 year-olds, the proportions are 50% and 50% respectively. The John Radcliffe has been assigned as a Major Trauma Centre.
The John Radcliffe has been accredited as a sub-specialty training centre for Paediatric Emergency Medicine, both by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The PED sees and assesses all undifferentiated self-presenters over the age of six months and all injured children. Children under a year of age and those who are referred by their GP will be seen in PED Majors or Children's CDU capacity permitting by the attending Paediatric team. PED is staffed by ED and Paediatric registrars over the 24 hour period (ED 10.00-
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update:There has been a national announcement that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for all patient-facing staff from 1 April 2022. This role could be affected by this, we therefore urge all applicants to consider this before applying. Patient-facing staff who have not had both vaccinations by 1 April 2022 will not be able to continue in their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at John Radcliffe Hospital within the Paediatric ED department. It is anticipated the post holder will work primarily day shifts within Paediatric ED with evenings/weekends (as per rota) and will be responsible for Paediatric ED training for both ED and Paediatric trainees. If the successful applicant has EM background, rather then Paediatric, then it would be expected that they would also work in Adult Emergency Medicine. The post holder will work closely with the Paediatric ambulatory Consultants based in CDU as well as with the General Paediatricians within the Oxford Childrens Hospital. It is anticipated that the post holder will take a participatory role in managing the department and in fostering close working relationships with other consultants, junior staff and nursing staff within both the ED and Paediatric services. Development of specific links within primary care would also be encouraged.
The Paediatric Emergency Department (PED)
The John Radcliffe Hospital PED has been recently expanded and refurbished, and has dedicated, self-contained 16 bedded area for children, plus a new waiting area open 24 hours 7 days a week. The Department sees approximately 30,000 new patients per annum. The work of the department covers the whole range of emergency medicine problems and all grades of severity of conditions. Approximately 60% of the workload is minor/major trauma, and 40% medical Paediatrics. In the under 2 year-olds, the proportions are 50% and 50% respectively. The John Radcliffe has been assigned as a Major Trauma Centre.
The John Radcliffe has been accredited as a sub-specialty training centre for Paediatric Emergency Medicine, both by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The PED sees and assesses all undifferentiated self-presenters over the age of six months and all injured children. Children under a year of age and those who are referred by their GP will be seen in PED Majors or Childrens CDU capacity permitting by the attending Paediatric team. PED is staffed by ED and Paediatric registrars over the 24 hour period (ED 10.00-01.00, paediatrics 10.00-07.00), and has dedicated CDU support from the Paediatric Consultants between 1600-2200 5 days a week for medical and safeguarding cases. There is strong collaborative working between the PED and the paediatric team. As part of the ED training scheme, the department supports ED trainees.
As of August 2015, the Emergency Department has aligned with the national model of Paediatric Emergency Care and aims to develop a world class service with an integrated model of care between the Emergency Department and the Paediatric Department. As part of this, the new post holder will be responsible for participating in service provision, development and training across both ED and Paediatric Teams within the Emergency Department.
The post holder will be integral to both delivery of the current service and the development of the new integrated service and will be responsible for all aspects of paediatric emergency care within the PED. The post holder would also be expected to participate in research and be involved in governance issues, outcome/ breach measures etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at John Radcliffe Hospital within the Paediatric ED department. It is anticipated the post holder will work primarily day shifts within Paediatric ED with evenings/weekends (as per rota) and will be responsible for Paediatric ED training for both ED and Paediatric trainees. If the successful applicant has EM background, rather then Paediatric, then it would be expected that they would also work in Adult Emergency Medicine. The post holder will work closely with the Paediatric ambulatory Consultants based in CDU as well as with the General Paediatricians within the Oxford Childrens Hospital. It is anticipated that the post holder will take a participatory role in managing the department and in fostering close working relationships with other consultants, junior staff and nursing staff within both the ED and Paediatric services. Development of specific links within primary care would also be encouraged.
The Paediatric Emergency Department (PED)
The John Radcliffe Hospital PED has been recently expanded and refurbished, and has dedicated, self-contained 16 bedded area for children, plus a new waiting area open 24 hours 7 days a week. The Department sees approximately 30,000 new patients per annum. The work of the department covers the whole range of emergency medicine problems and all grades of severity of conditions. Approximately 60% of the workload is minor/major trauma, and 40% medical Paediatrics. In the under 2 year-olds, the proportions are 50% and 50% respectively. The John Radcliffe has been assigned as a Major Trauma Centre.
The John Radcliffe has been accredited as a sub-specialty training centre for Paediatric Emergency Medicine, both by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The PED sees and assesses all undifferentiated self-presenters over the age of six months and all injured children. Children under a year of age and those who are referred by their GP will be seen in PED Majors or Childrens CDU capacity permitting by the attending Paediatric team. PED is staffed by ED and Paediatric registrars over the 24 hour period (ED 10.00-01.00, paediatrics 10.00-07.00), and has dedicated CDU support from the Paediatric Consultants between 1600-2200 5 days a week for medical and safeguarding cases. There is strong collaborative working between the PED and the paediatric team. As part of the ED training scheme, the department supports ED trainees.
As of August 2015, the Emergency Department has aligned with the national model of Paediatric Emergency Care and aims to develop a world class service with an integrated model of care between the Emergency Department and the Paediatric Department. As part of this, the new post holder will be responsible for participating in service provision, development and training across both ED and Paediatric Teams within the Emergency Department.
The post holder will be integral to both delivery of the current service and the development of the new integrated service and will be responsible for all aspects of paediatric emergency care within the PED. The post holder would also be expected to participate in research and be involved in governance issues, outcome/ breach measures etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Must have completed a recognised higher specialised training programme (or equivalent) in Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine i.e. must have a CCT or be within 6 months of attaining it, and have the evidence for this.
- Must have completed and gained accreditation for sub-specialty training OR equivalent in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or be within 6 months of attaining, and have the evidence for this
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of working in a Paediatric emergency assessment environment.
- APLS trained
- Appropriate clinical skills involved in diagnosis & stabilising the ill or injured child.
- Level 3 Child protection training Involvement in clinical governance
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Desirable
- Appraisal & assessment skills
- APLS Instructor
- Simulation experience
- Training in teaching/education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Training in clinical management. Excellent abilities in team working
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
- An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Highly motivated, ability to develop good working relationships.
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
- Ability to work within a busy paediatric emergency department
- Good spoken and written English.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable and committed to service.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications?Research grants
- Education qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of feedback from peers and/or patients
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Must have completed a recognised higher specialised training programme (or equivalent) in Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine i.e. must have a CCT or be within 6 months of attaining it, and have the evidence for this.
- Must have completed and gained accreditation for sub-specialty training OR equivalent in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or be within 6 months of attaining, and have the evidence for this
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of working in a Paediatric emergency assessment environment.
- APLS trained
- Appropriate clinical skills involved in diagnosis & stabilising the ill or injured child.
- Level 3 Child protection training Involvement in clinical governance
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Desirable
- Appraisal & assessment skills
- APLS Instructor
- Simulation experience
- Training in teaching/education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Training in clinical management. Excellent abilities in team working
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
- An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Highly motivated, ability to develop good working relationships.
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
- Ability to work within a busy paediatric emergency department
- Good spoken and written English.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable and committed to service.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications?Research grants
- Education qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of feedback from peers and/or patients
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).
