General Paediatric Consultant with a Focus on Cardiology

3 weeks ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a new substantive Consultant in General Paediatrics, specifically with a focus on Cardiology. This role is part of our ongoing Consultant expansion initiative.

This position offers a unique chance to become a member of our esteemed Trust, recognized for its commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading acute Trust in the North West, providing a comprehensive range of specialties and serving as a Tertiary Centre for various advanced medical fields.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will integrate into a dynamic paediatric department, which includes 20 WTE Consultants, alongside specialists in Paediatric Neurology and Community Paediatrics. The primary location for this role will be at our main hospital.

Collaboration with Paediatric Cardiologists and fellow Paediatricians will be essential. The role includes participation in the general paediatric on-call rota, which is set to evolve into a 1 in 12 non-resident on-call schedule. Additionally, the 'Consultant of the week' role encompasses an evening resident shift in the paediatric assessment unit, working closely with junior and middle-grade doctors. There is no obligation for neonatal coverage.

Our department is committed to enhancing medical education, with opportunities for teaching medical students through our partnership with a local university. There are also significant prospects for research and development, with established connections to academic institutions.

About Our Organization

We strive to deliver outstanding care with empathy and believe that fostering a supportive and empowering work environment is crucial for achieving our mission of providing exceptional patient care.

Our strategic objectives outline our long-term goals and core operations, which include:

  • Expanding and enhancing specialized and tertiary services.
  • Delivering local healthcare services effectively.
  • Improving our workforce and reputation through education, research, and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

For further details regarding this position, please refer to the attached documentation, which includes:

  • What we can offer
  • Job Plan and On-call Requirements
  • The Team

Applicants should possess or be eligible for CCST within a specified timeframe.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent qualification
  • Must be on the Specialist Register (or eligible within a specified timeframe)
  • MRCPCH

Desirable Criteria

  • A higher qualification such as MD or PhD.

Management Skills

Essential Criteria

  • Demonstrated Clinical Leadership
  • Commitment to clinical audit and service improvement

Desirable Criteria

  • Participation in management, teaching, appraisal, and mentorship courses.
  • Evidence of leadership development within the workplace.

Personal Attributes

Essential Criteria

  • Strong and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Research and Development

Essential Criteria

  • Demonstrated interest in personal development through research initiatives.

Experience

Essential Criteria

  • Over five years of experience at a middle-grade level in general paediatrics.
  • Experience in safeguarding medical assessments and report writing.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in subspecialties that align with departmental needs.
  • Experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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