Job summary
There is THREE (3) posts for a consultant paediatrician with a special interest in Endocrine, Oncology and Neonates coming up to join the existing team.
All post holders should be able to provide acute paediatric emergency and ambulatory care and provide Consultant of the week cover on Paediatrics, Neonates and the Paediatrics Assessment unit as well as take on-call in both acute Paediatrics and neonatology (level 1)
Outpatient activities provides an opportunity to further develop special interest and it is expected that the new Consultant will individually and within teams provide services in
Post 1: Specialist interest in Neonates
Post 2: Specialist interest in Endocrine
Post 3: Specialist interest in Oncology
(Please note that Community Paediatrics is not provided within MSE trust)
PA's: 10 Programmed Activities
Period: Fixed term for 12 months with a view to potentially extend
Reports to: Clinical Lead
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for 3 WTE Consultant Paediatricians to join the department. The post will be based primarily in the Paediatric Department at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with responsibilities across the Trust.
There is an expectation that the post holders will have an interest, or experience, in Endocrine or Oncology or General Paediatrics. If the successful candidates do not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role, which will be included in their job plan. There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidates to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per their clinical interest as above. There is also an opportunity for a paediatrician with special interest in child safeguarding to develop their role and develop into the named doctor soon.
The posts will complement a team of 14 consultants to provide attending and on-call services for General Paediatrics and Level 1 Neonatal Unit.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weekly Timetable:
The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7-day working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at regular intervals following the initial appointment.
The job plan (for a full-time contract) will consist of the following (provisional timetable below):
- Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes clinical activity, clinical related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work)
- Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
- Additional payment for on call will be calculated once job plan is finalised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weekly Timetable:
The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7-day working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at regular intervals following the initial appointment.
The job plan (for a full-time contract) will consist of the following (provisional timetable below):
- Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes clinical activity, clinical related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work)
- Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
- Additional payment for on call will be calculated once job plan is finalised.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable
- SPIN training is the area of special interest
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to manage and lead department
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Caring, honest and reliable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable
- SPIN training is the area of special interest
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to manage and lead department
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Caring, honest and reliable
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).
