Job summary
Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Full Time 10PAs (3 posts available)
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) and the option of additional subspeciality interest in other areas (applicants with an interest in asthma are particularly encouraged to apply).
These are substantive full-time posts (10PAs). Part time/job share option will be considered on request. We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic colleagues to join our Paediatric Department. The post will be based primarily in the paediatric ED department with paediatric outpatient DCC activity. The post holder will cover the paediatric emergency department (PED) on a 1:5 rostered basis which includes a rapid access clinic and telephone advice service for local GPs. Outpatient clinics will be part of the timetable during non-PED DCC and there is opportunity for this role to include leading a new paediatric asthma MDT service. Opportunity to develop expertise in other areas of paediatric sub-speciality interest will also be offered.
Main duties of the job
The post is built around an expected 10 programmed activity (PA) job plan (see job description) and will provide onsite cover in paediatric ED until 10pm in conjunction with members of the wider ED team. The expected job plans will include 8 PAs of DCC activity. Applications will be considered from individuals with a CCT (or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview) or with a Certificate of Equivalence of Specialist Registration (CESR).
This post will provide collaborative working with Paediatric Emergency Department services and Paediatric Leadership in providing care for Children in ED. These are new posts created to enhance the patient experience for children coming through ED, improve the quality of paediatric emergency care and provide training and supervision for Junior doctors going through training in ED. Once fully recruited we will establish a PEM consultant team consisting of 5 paediatric trained PEM consultants working alongside 2 PEM trained emergency medicine consultants.
About us
Kingston Hospital and Surrounding Area
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a beautiful part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings, and the River Thames. TheHospital is based about12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital. Further information may be found on the hospital website at www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
Kingston Hospital is a 520 bedded District General Hospital serving a population of 320,000 in Southwest London and Surrey. We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support our local population through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare.
We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit as the second biggest in London. We were thefirst acute Trust in Southwest London to gain Foundation Trust status when wewere authorised in May 2013. We were the first acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full JD for a list of full duties and greater detail regarding the rota and shift patterns
JD is with Royal college for approval
Kindly note that the interview date for this post is 18-Mar-2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full JD for a list of full duties and greater detail regarding the rota and shift patterns
JD is with Royal college for approval
Kindly note that the interview date for this post is 18-Mar-2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain)
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
- Newborn Life Support (NLS) certification
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification
Desirable
- Higher degree eg. MD/PhD/MBA
- Instructor for NLS/APLS
- Qualification in Medical Education
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of paediatric experience including acute paediatrics and neonatology in a tertiary centre at middle grade or above
Desirable
- Good experience in child safeguarding , serious case review/IMR
- Evidence of specific interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Competency in Paediatric procedures
- Competency in Neonatal procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of specific interest in ambulatory paediatrics and or neonatology
- Evidence of any subspecialty interest
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of clinical governance
- Involvement in management appropriate to experience
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course or equivalent course in education and training
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain)
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
- Newborn Life Support (NLS) certification
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification
Desirable
- Higher degree eg. MD/PhD/MBA
- Instructor for NLS/APLS
- Qualification in Medical Education
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of paediatric experience including acute paediatrics and neonatology in a tertiary centre at middle grade or above
Desirable
- Good experience in child safeguarding , serious case review/IMR
- Evidence of specific interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Competency in Paediatric procedures
- Competency in Neonatal procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of specific interest in ambulatory paediatrics and or neonatology
- Evidence of any subspecialty interest
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of clinical governance
- Involvement in management appropriate to experience
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course or equivalent course in education and training
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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).
