Job summary
Consultant in Acute Paediatrics with an interest in Respiratory Medicine
This post is a new substantive post for a Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Respiratory Medicine based on the Luton site.
Thepost holder will be expected to contribute to the acute Paediatric ward attending, Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) 1 in 7 weeks and Night on call rota cover 1 in 14 nights.
It is expected that the post holder, once appointed, will work in partnership with the existing Consultant Paediatricians, as well as subspecialtyRespiratory MDT team to provide safe and resilient service.
The Paediatrics Department is a busy unit with growing in-patient and out-patient services. In year 2022/23 there were more than 10,000 Paediatric emergency admissions including an increasing number receiving High Dependency Care.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Paediatric patients
To share with colleagues in the Paediatric Department the management of children requiring emergency review, assessment, and admission to the Paediatric Unit.
To share with consultant colleagues in providing the Paediatric on-call non-resident out-of-hours rota
Teaching and training of middle grade and, junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
To support specialty specific training and development and support of SPIN equivalent trainees.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
To lead on specialty specific guideline developments, audits, peer review preparations, continue and strengthen MDT working locally and with the Specialty Networks.
To share with colleagues in the department and trust specialty knowledge and experience.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 ("the 2014 Regulations") was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt.
The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government's decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK Medical GMC registration at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK Medical GMC registration at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in General Paediatrics
- Excellent all-round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatrics
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- SPIN Respiratory or equivalent
- PICU/HDU experience
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence with 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate with multidisciplinary team locally and within networks. To work closely with community based teams.
- Experience in communication with patients, their families and other agencies
- Caring attitude towards patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Attended recognised management / leadership course
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent
- Relevant postgraduate qualification RCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on to the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of application) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Effetiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guildline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Participation in research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in General Paediatrics
- Excellent all-round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatrics
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- SPIN Respiratory or equivalent
- PICU/HDU experience
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence with 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate with multidisciplinary team locally and within networks. To work closely with community based teams.
- Experience in communication with patients, their families and other agencies
- Caring attitude towards patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Attended recognised management / leadership course
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent
- Relevant postgraduate qualification RCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on to the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of application) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Effetiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guildline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Participation in research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
