Consultant General Paediatrician

Job responsibilities

• To provide clinical leadership in general paediatrics and Neonatal care in PCH.
• Provision of supervision of junior medical staff.
• Participate in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme.
• Participate in clinical governance issues, which include medical audit and research.
• Participate in the consultant of the week system for general paediatrics at a frequency of 1:8 weeks.
• Participate in the consultant of the week system for Neonatal unit, 4 / year
• Provide on call off-site Consultant cover 1:9 frequency
• Contribute to safeguarding rota one day a month

Qualifications

Essential

• oFull GMC registration oMB, BS or equivalent oMRCPCH or equivalent oEligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date will be considered. oNLS and APLS/EPLS certified oExperience in paediatric Diabetes

Desirable

• oRelevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc oNLS /APLS/EPLS instructor oSPIN in paediatric Diabetes

Relevant Experience

Essential

• oAt time of interview, the candidate must be on the Specialist Register; or be within 6 months of the anticipated CCT / CESR-CP date, if progress has been satisfactory and it is anticipated that the outcome of the final ARCP will recommend that training will be completed by the time, the recommended CCT / CESR date is reached; or have a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from an EEA country or Switzerland which will allow direct entry onto the Specialist Register. oPrior to taking up the post, the candidate must be on the Specialist Register. oNeonatal experience oExperience in Paediatric Diabetes

Desirable

• oExperience of multi-agency working oLeadership skills. oExperience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health oSpecialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area.

Ability

Essential

• oAble to keep good medical notes. oAbility to work unsupervised and make decisions oGood written and oral communication skills oDemonstrate ability to manage time effectively oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team oAt least level 3 child protection training oExperience in issues relating to immunizations

Desirable

• oDemonstrate ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team oDemonstrate ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing, thesis

Audit and Research

Essential

• oParticipate in research, clinical audit and quality improvement projects

Desirable

• oPresentation at Regional meetings. oFormal research training oDemonstrate ability to design a research or audit project

Research

Essential

• oAble to demonstrate an understanding of research methodology

Management

Essential

• oKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHS. oUnderstanding of management issues including medical discipline, clinical governance and service planning oWillingness to lead service developments

Desirable

• oShows interest and demonstrated ability oDemonstrate ability to manage e.g. project work, mentoring staff

Teaching

Essential

• oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors. oWillingness to teach medical undergraduates. oEvidence of substantive professional development. oParticipation in departmental teaching

Desirable

• oOrganisation of further training programmes in medical education. oFormal training in teaching methods oDemonstrate ability in teaching and training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oHigh ethical and professional standards. oAble to demonstrate commitment to evidence based practice. oPotential to cope with stressful situations.

Desirable

• oGood general health. oDemonstrates understanding of the value of multi- disciplinary, multi-agency working.

other requirements

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills. oAbility to work as part of a team. oDemonstrates knowledge of current issues in the wider NHS. oAbility to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service. oEvidence of previous good performance and attendance. oEvidence of current Hepatitis "B" status. Subject to satisfactory: oImmigration status oHealth clearance oDisclosure check oRegistration with the G.M.C

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).