Job summary
This 10PA substantive Acute Paediatric Consultant post is part of an exciting expansion of our paediatric team. The Trust has employed Acute Paediatric Consultants since 2015, providing resident night cover. We are proud this model has improved the care we give neonates, children and young people 24/7, ensuring consultant led emergency care and decision making is always readily available.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Stakeholder event on Teams (date/time tba) before AAC Panel interviews; candidates are encouraged to visit the department prior to this. AAC Panel interviews will be held on 20 August 2024. Posts available August; RCPCH approval pending.
Main duties of the job
This post has 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), annualised as 8.25 PA Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.75 PA Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA). (Job share/LTFT working possible.)
The post contributes resident Acute Consultant nights (1:7) and PAU (Paediatric Assessment Unit) cover on week-days/evenings and 1:14 weekends (total weekend commitment 3:14). Clinic and MDT activity complete DCC. Additional special interests welcome.
SPA time includes: professional development; clinical supervision; departmental and governance meetings; service development; guidelines, audit/QI; management/investigation of incidents and complaints. Exact proportions/additional SPA roles discussed in team job planning. Opportunities exist to increase paid work beyond 10PA via additional DCC/SPA roles, e.g. educational supervisor (0.25PA per trainee).
Our department is proud of the care we give our young patients. Trainees appreciate the support and team working that embody Hillingdon paediatrics. We look forward to welcoming new colleagues to our team.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within six months of the expected date of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics OR Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or application submitted and outcome expected within 6 months of the interview b. European Community Rights
- Able to work extended hours and participate in the resident night on calls.
- Broad training and experience in general paediatrics and neonates.
- Child protection experience and in date training at level 3.
- In date APLS/EPLS provider.
- In date NLS provider
- Evidence of training commitment to paediatric trainees or medical students
- Well-developed effective leadership and management skills - NHS Leadership Framework.
- Demonstrates ability, initiative and drive to: contribute to strategy, deliver and support change and improve services for patients
- Basic IT skills, i.e. able to handle e-mails and presentations
- Demonstrate leadership, team player, flexibility and organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, adapt and facilitate changes in clinical practice
- Committed to patient focused care, learning and CPD - continually seeking to improve.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Innovative/Strategic thinker.
- Demonstrating ability to meet the Trust 'CARES' values (Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity, Safety)
- Live (or able to relocate to) reasonable travelling distance of the hospital
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
- Experience in delivering neonatal/paediatric care at consultant level
- Additional special interest
- NLS/EPALS/APLS instructor
- Simulation training
- Time spent as training fellow, or educational qualification/recognised training
- Research Experience/Published works
- Attended Leadership Training course
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within six months of the expected date of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics OR Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or application submitted and outcome expected within 6 months of the interview b. European Community Rights
- Able to work extended hours and participate in the resident night on calls.
- Broad training and experience in general paediatrics and neonates.
- Child protection experience and in date training at level 3.
- In date APLS/EPLS provider.
- In date NLS provider
- Evidence of training commitment to paediatric trainees or medical students
- Well-developed effective leadership and management skills - NHS Leadership Framework.
- Demonstrates ability, initiative and drive to: contribute to strategy, deliver and support change and improve services for patients
- Basic IT skills, i.e. able to handle e-mails and presentations
- Demonstrate leadership, team player, flexibility and organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, adapt and facilitate changes in clinical practice
- Committed to patient focused care, learning and CPD - continually seeking to improve.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Innovative/Strategic thinker.
- Demonstrating ability to meet the Trust 'CARES' values (Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity, Safety)
- Live (or able to relocate to) reasonable travelling distance of the hospital
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
- Experience in delivering neonatal/paediatric care at consultant level
- Additional special interest
- NLS/EPALS/APLS instructor
- Simulation training
- Time spent as training fellow, or educational qualification/recognised training
- Research Experience/Published works
- Attended Leadership Training course
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).
