Job summary
- Main area
- Peadiatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 252-2024-052
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- DVH
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 Per year
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant General Paediatrician with Neonatal Interest
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
1 x Permanent Consultant General Paediatrician with Neonatal Interest
Full time- 10 PAs
Main duties of the job
One Consultant Paediatrician with Neonatal Interest is required to join an existing team of 19 Paediatricians on a substantive contract at the Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford.
We are hoping to become level 2 or LNU in near future. This post is created keeping this trust’s plans in mind. The trust has recently refreshed its strategy and is very much committed to become university hospital. We are very closely linked with Kent and Medway Medical School.
This is a full-time post but part time and job share are also encouraged subject to department needs. This is an excellent opportunity for senior trainees who are finishing their CCT in next 3-6months.
The appointment, with 10-programmed activities, will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. The candidates who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full time are eligible to apply and, if successful, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with clinical director and consultant colleagues.
Applicants are required to have 12 months of NICU and 6 months of LNU experience during the higher training years detailed in the job pack.
The information pack for this position is designed to provide you with information about the Trust, the department, the role and terms and conditions of the post.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated as per the requirement of the Trust and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Share the general clinical work and take part in the 1:15 acute paediatric on-call rota as well as 1:15 hot weeks on General Paediatrics, Neonates and PAU.
· The rota is likely to split into separate Paediatric and Neonatal rotas. The applicant is expected to participate on the neonatal rota (1:6 or 1:7).
· The remaining working weeks would include 3 out-patient clinics per week including one at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.
· Support the Trust objective of a 6 week wait for new outpatient appointments.
· Initiate and engage in safeguarding procedures as necessary and comply with the safeguarding pathway and protocol.
· Lead multi-disciplinary planning for admission or discharge whilst on attending week.
· Develop/maintain special interest in neonatology and support in developing the services by taking up national, KSS ODN and local projects and other neonatal activities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Indicative 12 months training in tertiary NICU (may be 2 different units) recognized for higher specialty training.
- A 6 months placement in a busy DGH with LNU. (This may include cover to the general paediatric service).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Experience of supervision of junior medical and other staff.
- Relevant management experience.
- Clinical Governance understanding.
- Experience of clinical research/audit.
- Interest, experience and commitment to teaching.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of 18-24 months in tertiary NICU recognized for higher specialty training.
- A 12 months placement in a busy DGH with LNU.
- Experience of developing clinical services.
- Organisational and leadership skills.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- MB or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPCH or equivalent.
- CCT Paediatrics
- Demonstrating understanding of research methodology
- Up-to-date NLS and APLS/EPLS training
- Level 3 safeguarding training up to date
Desirable criteria
- A higher degree e.g. MD
- CCT Neonates
- Publication of research articles
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 Alok Gupta
- Job title
- Clinical Director Paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428752
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