Job summary
This post is for maternity locum cover available for one year from December 2024. It forms an excellent opportunity for consultant experience alongside a welcoming and supportive team.
This post consists of 9 Programmed Activities (PAs), annualised as 7.75 PA Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.25 PA Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).
Main duties of the job
This post consists of 9 Programmed Activities (PAs), annualised as 7.75 PA Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.25 PA Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).
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
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- GMC Registeration with a license to practice, GMC Specialist Registration CCT Paediatrics, or within 6 months of CCT / CESR date
- Broad training and experience in general paediatrics and neonates
- Child protection experience and training at level 3
- Up to date APLS/EPLS provider.
- Up to date NLS provider.
- Evidence of training commitment to paediatric trainees or medical students
- Excellent leadership ability
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team and adapt to changing circumstances
- Well organised and highly motivated
- Continually seeking to improve
- Able to work extended hours and participate in the resident night on calls.
Desirable
- MSc, PhD, MD
- Experience in delivering neonatal care at consultant level
- Additional special interest
- NLS instructor
- Simulation training
- Time spent as training fellow, or educational qualification/recognised training
- Research experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- GMC Registeration with a license to practice, GMC Specialist Registration CCT Paediatrics, or within 6 months of CCT / CESR date
- Broad training and experience in general paediatrics and neonates
- Child protection experience and training at level 3
- Up to date APLS/EPLS provider.
- Up to date NLS provider.
- Evidence of training commitment to paediatric trainees or medical students
- Excellent leadership ability
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team and adapt to changing circumstances
- Well organised and highly motivated
- Continually seeking to improve
- Able to work extended hours and participate in the resident night on calls.
Desirable
- MSc, PhD, MD
- Experience in delivering neonatal care at consultant level
- Additional special interest
- NLS instructor
- Simulation training
- Time spent as training fellow, or educational qualification/recognised training
- Research experience
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).
