Consultant in General Paediatrics
Job summary
We invite applications for the post of a substantive general paediatric consultant. The post holder will be part of the resident consultant on call rota at the Royal Free Hospital site. The 10 session post job comprises 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA activities annualised, with options to adjust SPA activity dependant on departmental job planning roles.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and dynamic team of General Paediatricians and Neonatologists providing out of hours inpatient and outpatient care for local children and neonates. As part of the role they will be required to attend on the ward, actively manage paediatric emergency department, and run out-patient clinics.
We have a level 1 neonatal unit, and we all cover this out of hours, with a dedicated-on call neonatal team for support. For further information, please contact Dr Susie Gabbie, Clinical Service Lead, or Dr Shye Wong, Clinical Director via email to arrange a discussion or meeting. (Susie.gabbie@nhs.net and shye.wong@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
All the acute consultant paediatricians at the Royal Free site work an annualised rota. The work patterns include duties in ED, Physician of the week, outpatient clinics & out of hours cover. Each activity has a tariff in terms of PAs e.g. an outpatient clinic provides 1.25 PAs. Taking study leave, annual leave, Bank Holidays & Trust Statutory days into account, a 10 PA post would be expected to work a 42-week year. i.e. provide 420 PA's.
To provide high-quality, safe, effective and compassionate consultant-led care for children and young people, working in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and relevant national guidance. To work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care across the Royal Free Hospital and the wider Royal Free London group.
To participate in the general paediatric consultant resident on-call rota at the Royal Free site, providing out-of-hours assessment and management of acute paediatric patients and babies on the Level 1 Neonatal Unit. To maintain appropriate clinical knowledge and skills, undertaking continuing professional development and meeting the requirements of the General Medical Council and relevant professional bodies.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Person Specification
Education &
Qualifications · Essential
Full GMC registration Fellowship / Membership of relevant Royal College Of Paediatrics & Child Health / equivalent Confidence with child safeguarding - up to date level 3 training essential APLS/NLS provider Pathway development and service change experience
Desirable
APLS/NLS Instructor Experience &
Knowledge · Essential
Broad Experience in general paediatrics at Consultant or SpR level Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered Skills &
Abilities · Essential
Ability to take independent and full responsibility of clinical care of paediatric patients Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary team Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
Calm under pressure Self-contained with an ability to support team members Enthusiasm to participate and teach in dept educational & sim programme Effective communication and organisational skills Self awareness Others
Essential
Member of Medical Defence organisation
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).
