Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Acute Paediatrics with interest in Respiratory Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
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.
The post 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 subspecialty Respiratory 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- SPIN Respiratory or equivalent
- PICU/HDU experience
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Attended recognised management / leadership course
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable criteria
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent
- Relevant postgraduate qualification RCPCH or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Participation in research
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Ronald Misquith
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director
- Telephone number
- 01582 498261
- Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Ronald Misquith, Paediatrics Clinical Director, Bedfordshire Hospitals or Dr. Anne Ingram, Clinical Lead for Acute Paediatrics, Luton and Dunstable Hospital, through Paediatric secretary 01582 718261.
The appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidate prior to commencement
Closing Date: 26th August 2024
Assessment Date: 25th September 2024
Interview Date: 4th October 2024
Job Ref: 418-M-PD-467
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
- Telephone
- 01582 718222
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