Job summary
CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE - 8 PA
We are seeking to recruit one highly motivated and clinically focused individual to work as a substantive Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant. This post will bring the consultant establishment to 10.8 FTE.
The Trust has both Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments in the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Royal Children's Hospital. The appointee will be working within the Children's Emergency Department which is based in Bristol Royal Children's Hospital.
They will join a consultant team of 13 individuals comprising of a mixture of Paediatricians with subspecialisation in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medicine Consultants with a sub-speciality interest in Emergency Paediatrics.
Applicants should be on the specialist register for Paediatric Medicine with a sub-speciality interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or on the specialist register for Emergency Medicine with a subspecialty interest in Paediatrics, within 6 months of obtaining their CCT in either.
Instructor status in APLS/EPLS/ATLS or equivalent is preferable and in date APLS provider status is essential. Experience of Child Protection Issues and Paediatric transfer/ retrieval and Major trauma is desirable.
General Paediatrics with a sub-specialist interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine* or Emergency medicine with an interest in Paediatrics*.
*Or be able to demonstrate equivalence
Main duties of the job
The appointed Consultant will join a team responsible for the reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and emergency treatment of patients under the age of 16 presenting to the Paediatric Emergency Department.
All GP and speciality referred paediatric patients are admitted via the BRCH Emergency Department and there is close liaison with the paediatric specialist teams in the Children's Hospital. Patients referred to specialist units within the hospital are the responsibility of that specialist team, who will see the patient in the Emergency Department and arrange
appropriate care. However, medical and nursing staff in the ED is responsible for any emergency care necessary. This shared care is seamless and collaborative and supported by a series of agreed protocols. It is expected that this post holder will on appointment continue to further develop the liaison interface between the ED and the in-patient general paediatric and sub-speciality teams.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Childrens Hospital runs a single front door model supported by an adjacent 8 bedded short stay ward which is overseen by the Paediatric Emergency team. This hospital is a busy inner city teaching hospital, with the Childrens Emergency Department seeing 43,623 patients in the last year.
The Childrens Emergency Department acts as the receiving clinical area for all children either as a primary attendance or a regional secondary transfer referred to the Paediatric Major Trauma Centre from the trauma units. The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is 1 of 5 standalone designated PMTC and is located within the Severn and Peninsular Trauma Networks
The Childrens Emergency Department is the designated training site for Paediatric Emergency Medicine in the South West for both paediatric trainees sub-specialising in emergency and Emergency trainees sub-specialising in paediatrics.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Childrens Hospital runs a single front door model supported by an adjacent 8 bedded short stay ward which is overseen by the Paediatric Emergency team. This hospital is a busy inner city teaching hospital, with the Childrens Emergency Department seeing 43,623 patients in the last year.
The Childrens Emergency Department acts as the receiving clinical area for all children either as a primary attendance or a regional secondary transfer referred to the Paediatric Major Trauma Centre from the trauma units. The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is 1 of 5 standalone designated PMTC and is located within the Severn and Peninsular Trauma Networks
The Childrens Emergency Department is the designated training site for Paediatric Emergency Medicine in the South West for both paediatric trainees sub-specialising in emergency and Emergency trainees sub-specialising in paediatrics.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC. Certification of completion of specialist training or be within 6 months of gaining it by the interview date (or equivalent.) Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or Royal College for Emergency Medicine.
- Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for General Paediatrics with a sub-specialist interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine* or Emergency medicine with an interest in Paediatrics*. *Or be able to demonstrate equivalence
Desirable
- Higher degree eg MSc, PhD, MD
- Instructor in one or more life support courses (ATLS/EPLS/APLS/ or equivalent).
- Formal Trauma team leader training.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience in Child Protection
- Experience in Paediatric transfer and retrieval.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Paediatric Emergency management.
- Capable of being team leader of a paediatric major trauma team.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities in Emergency Access Targets.
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Experience in Paediatric sedation.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice.
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Demonstrable research experience.
- Commitment to participate in research throughout the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Service.
Desirable
- Published research.
- History of designing and leading regional or national studies
- Peer reviewed publications
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Demonstrable teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience.
- Understanding of practicing health economic medicine.
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Evidence of good team working with peers and other senior colleagues
- Flexible attitude and good communication skills.
- Ability to integrate into and share leadership of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to the provision of emergency services throughout the Bristol community, and to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised leadership skills and qualifications.
- Has demonstrated ability to well work under pressure and in difficult circumstances.
- To be able to demonstrate team leadership skills and work on own initiative.
Any Other Abilities & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in UK.
- Prepared to work to job specification
- Must be able to meet on-call requirements
Desirable
- An openness to innovation and continual improvement
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC. Certification of completion of specialist training or be within 6 months of gaining it by the interview date (or equivalent.) Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or Royal College for Emergency Medicine.
- Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for General Paediatrics with a sub-specialist interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine* or Emergency medicine with an interest in Paediatrics*. *Or be able to demonstrate equivalence
Desirable
- Higher degree eg MSc, PhD, MD
- Instructor in one or more life support courses (ATLS/EPLS/APLS/ or equivalent).
- Formal Trauma team leader training.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience in Child Protection
- Experience in Paediatric transfer and retrieval.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Paediatric Emergency management.
- Capable of being team leader of a paediatric major trauma team.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities in Emergency Access Targets.
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Experience in Paediatric sedation.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice.
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Demonstrable research experience.
- Commitment to participate in research throughout the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Service.
Desirable
- Published research.
- History of designing and leading regional or national studies
- Peer reviewed publications
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Demonstrable teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience.
- Understanding of practicing health economic medicine.
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Evidence of good team working with peers and other senior colleagues
- Flexible attitude and good communication skills.
- Ability to integrate into and share leadership of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to the provision of emergency services throughout the Bristol community, and to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised leadership skills and qualifications.
- Has demonstrated ability to well work under pressure and in difficult circumstances.
- To be able to demonstrate team leadership skills and work on own initiative.
Any Other Abilities & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in UK.
- Prepared to work to job specification
- Must be able to meet on-call requirements
Desirable
- An openness to innovation and continual improvement
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
