Job summary
Consultant in General Paediatrics with Metabolic interest
This is a post in acute and general paediatrics with metabolic interest and is based in the Leicester Children's Hospital at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, a major teaching hospital closely allied with the University of Leicester. The appointment will be whole time.
The main focus of the post will be the providing secondary level paediatric services to children in Leicester. The post holder will be part of the general paediatric team but will have an important role in the secondary paediatric metabolic services provided at University Hospitals of Leicester in conjunction with the Trent metabolic network (Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester)
The post holder will join the current team of 1 consultant, 2 dietitians and 1 clinical nurse specialist. The role will include supervising inpatient care of patients under metabolic follow up; seeing new referrals including newborn screening referrals as well as providing outpatient care in our MDT clinics.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to the provision of the Acute and General Paediatric service as well as secondary Paediatric Metabolic services, which includes:
- Outpatient clinics
- Participate in the consultant cover and service provision for the General Paediatric Service including the Consultant of the week day time rota.
- Participate in the consultant cover and service provision for the Paediatric Metabolic Medicine Service including the ward cover as needed.
- Participate in the General Paediatric Consultant on-call service. This includes 24-7 out-of-hours cover for the Children's Hospital.
- Promote and strengthen links with colleagues in Primary Care, including GP's and AHP's
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients.
The successful candidate will work with an experienced Consultant, specialist nurse and specialist dietitians based at Leicester.
There is a formal agreement between Sheffield Children's Hospital and University Hospitals of Leicester to provide the Leicester Paediatric metabolic service with a link consultant to provide additional support in terms of on call advice, monthly outpatient clinic and a weekly MDT. The post holder will be provided with a number of CPD opportunities via MT meetings i.e. Biopsy or MDT X-ray meetings.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
- Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
- To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.;
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Education and Training
- Clinical supervision of trainee doctors
- Clinical teaching of medical students
- Undertaking trainees work- based assessment and providing clinical supervisors report
- Participation in undergraduate examinations
- Develop and participate in outreach education to primary care and other stakeholders
Research
- Participate in local, national and international research studies (when available) in collaboration with departmental colleagues
Management and Administration
- Undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running development of their clinical Department
- Have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Engage fully with the Childrens Hospital Strategy and the strategic direction of the wider trust
- Be able to account for their non-fixed session time this may be filled with additional teaching, audit research and/or administrative duties
- It is not envisaged that the post holder will have a designated budgetary responsibility, although the post holder will be expected to work with the Management Team and Lead Clinicians to ensure that the service is delivered within budget
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
- Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
- To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.;
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Education and Training
- Clinical supervision of trainee doctors
- Clinical teaching of medical students
- Undertaking trainees work- based assessment and providing clinical supervisors report
- Participation in undergraduate examinations
- Develop and participate in outreach education to primary care and other stakeholders
Research
- Participate in local, national and international research studies (when available) in collaboration with departmental colleagues
Management and Administration
- Undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running development of their clinical Department
- Have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Engage fully with the Childrens Hospital Strategy and the strategic direction of the wider trust
- Be able to account for their non-fixed session time this may be filled with additional teaching, audit research and/or administrative duties
- It is not envisaged that the post holder will have a designated budgetary responsibility, although the post holder will be expected to work with the Management Team and Lead Clinicians to ensure that the service is delivered within budget
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or Equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration
- oWillingness to develop an interest in Metabolic Medicine
- oMRCPCH
- oAPLS
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
- oHigher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
- oPrevious experience managing metabolic patients
Experience
Essential
- oFully trained in General and Acute Paediatrics
- oExcellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- oAbility to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- oDemonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Desirable
- oSPIN module in Metabolic Medicine
Management
Essential
- oAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- oExperience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- oAbility to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- oAbility to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- oKnowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration experience.
- oManagement training on an accredited course.
- oAwareness of Service Development issues.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- oHighly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal
- oDemonstrable track record of successful change management
- oProven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability.
- oAbility to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- oCommitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- oEffective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- oParticipation in a quality improvement programme
- oExperience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- oCompletion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- oUnderstanding and interest in research.
- oAbility to appraise research critically
- oAbility to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- oEvidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- oPublications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- oAppraisal and assessment skills.
- oAbility to asses clinical competencies
- oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- oWillingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- oPost Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
- oAcademic experience relevant to working within a University teaching hospital and current metabolic research
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or Equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration
- oWillingness to develop an interest in Metabolic Medicine
- oMRCPCH
- oAPLS
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
- oHigher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
- oPrevious experience managing metabolic patients
Experience
Essential
- oFully trained in General and Acute Paediatrics
- oExcellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- oAbility to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- oDemonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Desirable
- oSPIN module in Metabolic Medicine
Management
Essential
- oAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- oExperience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- oAbility to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- oAbility to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- oKnowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration experience.
- oManagement training on an accredited course.
- oAwareness of Service Development issues.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- oHighly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal
- oDemonstrable track record of successful change management
- oProven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability.
- oAbility to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- oCommitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- oEffective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- oParticipation in a quality improvement programme
- oExperience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- oCompletion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- oUnderstanding and interest in research.
- oAbility to appraise research critically
- oAbility to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- oEvidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- oPublications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- oAppraisal and assessment skills.
- oAbility to asses clinical competencies
- oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- oWillingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- oPost Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
- oAcademic experience relevant to working within a University teaching hospital and current metabolic research
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
