Job summary
- Trust Locum Consultant
- Paediatrics
- Lincoln County Hospital
- Medical and Dental Payscale
- 10 PA
- Fixed Term
About the Department...
The Paediatric Service at Lincoln County Hospital consists of a 24 bedded ward for medical and surgical inpatients and an 8 bedded day case unit, along with a well-equipped paediatric outpatient department.
About the Role....
8 Consultants (including this post) provide a comprehensive service along with a number of tertiary specialists for joint clinics. This 10 PA post attracts a 5% on call supplement for week day and weekend on calls.
Main duties of the job
What we're looking for.....
We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatrician, with full GMC registration, MRCPCH or equivalent and a broad range of experience. Consideration will be given to applicants wishing to develop a special interest in Neonates or Gastroenterology but other special interests will be considered.
Benefits
In return, we will support your personal development and continued professional development, and offer you to be part of our team. The NHS also offers one of the most competitive benefits package with regards to Annual Leave, Pensions and a comprehensive range of NHS Discounts.
Equality statement
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and improving working lives. We welcome applications from members of the minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. All applications will be treated on merit. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults.
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to over 800,000 people across the county of Lincolnshire. We operate 4 hospital sites and deliver services in a range of other settings; we employ around 7,800 staff, and have a turnover in excess of £400m per annum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Broad experience in paediatrics and neonates
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- Within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
- Additional recognised qualifications
Safeguarding Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate training and experience in safeguarding/child protection
- Evidence of level 3 training
Desirable
- Teaching on Child Protection course
Special knowledge and/or experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
Desirable
- Protocol and guideline development
- Experience in clinical leadership
Personal skills/qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Leadership skills
- Good time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to take initiative when required
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
- Completion of leadership training
Life Support Skills
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Commitment to quality care and personal self development
- Enthusiasm and experience in teaching all grades of staff
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of the service
- Take responsibility for own action and promote good team working
- Able to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes travel from base hospital for non-resident on call commitment
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Broad experience in paediatrics and neonates
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- Within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
- Additional recognised qualifications
Safeguarding Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate training and experience in safeguarding/child protection
- Evidence of level 3 training
Desirable
- Teaching on Child Protection course
Special knowledge and/or experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
Desirable
- Protocol and guideline development
- Experience in clinical leadership
Personal skills/qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Leadership skills
- Good time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to take initiative when required
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
- Completion of leadership training
Life Support Skills
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Commitment to quality care and personal self development
- Enthusiasm and experience in teaching all grades of staff
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of the service
- Take responsibility for own action and promote good team working
- Able to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes travel from base hospital for non-resident on call commitment
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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).
