Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Rheumatology

Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Rheumatology - 8PAUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children's Emergency Department by the sea in the South East of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for a general paediatrician with an existing special interest in Rheumatology or for someone who would like the opportunity to be given training and to develop a special interest in rheumatology with supervision from the Great Ormond street team. Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, this role also supports the Chronic Fatigue specialty service at the Alex.

Main duties of the job

The start date of the post is as soon as possible within notice periods.

The post holder will:

1. Add value to the department of paediatrics and paediatric Rheumatology through strong professional leadership and contribute to the development of closer working patterns, guidelines, education and standards.
2. Support consultant-led care in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
3. Provide telephone advice for patients and families.
4. Contribute to the undergraduate teaching program at BSMS and to postgraduate education and supervision within the department.
5. Participate in all the network related activities and Peer Review related activities - to ensure our care processes are reviewed regularly and actions taken to rectify or modify any shortcomings identified.
6. Support the development of improved facilities for research and participation in audit.

On Call Commitment:

The new consultant will participate on call for general paediatric only.

The 'consultant of the week' rota, providing care for all medical in-patients with a frequency of 1 in 12 weeks or 1 in 10 weeks.

There is prospective cover for annual leave.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting new post in general paediatrics which aims to improve the care and outcomes for children both with inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. The postholder will be on the acute general paediatric on call rota and it is envisaged they will work closely with general paediatric colleagues, tertiary rheumatology services and services such as the function first clinic and chronic fatigue services.

Currently, children with inflammatory rheumatological disease (the majority with JIA but also SLE/JDM) are currently seen in a weekly rheumatology clinic. Children are referred to tertiary services as necessary, and those with more complex disease or requiring biologics and/or joint injections are currently required to travel regularly to a London tertiary service. The current caseload is around 60-80 under 16s.

In order to improve patient experience and reduce the need for patient travel a visiting clinic with a GOSH paediatric rheumatology consultant is planned. There will be the option of further training at GOSH if required, to develop expertise in DMARD prescribing and intra-articular steroid injections for example. Additionally there would also be the expectation that a local MDT approach with local physiotherapy occupational therapy and psychology would be developed.

It is also planned to recruit to a CNS to develop and support the service.

The postholder will also be expected to develop services for children with non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions and work closely with the Chronic fatigue service and the Function First service. Currently children with chronic joint pain and hypermobility are seen in general paediatrics and holistic service provision and rehabilitation options are limited. There is the opportunity to improve multidisciplinary services and outcomes for this group of young people and to develop education packages for both users and professionals working in the field.

It is anticipated that the applicant will have a broad acute general paediatric background and some experience of working with young people with chronic health conditions. Some experience in paediatric rheumatology would be welcomed but is not essential.

The department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Person SpecificationExperience/Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• Valid BLS Training
• Note - If you are applying via the Portfolio Pathway (previously known as CESR) you MUST be on the GMC Specialist Registrar at the time of application
• Higher Degree
• Teaching qualification
• Valid APLS & NLS

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Experience in the management of common paediatric conditions
• Experience in the management of common rheumatological conditions

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written
• Appropriate progression of career to date

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.

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