Locum Consultant Paediatrician

2 months ago

SouthendonSea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

There is THREE (3) posts for a consultant paediatrician with a special interest in Endocrine, Oncology and Neonates coming up to join the existing team.

All post holders should be able to provide acute paediatric emergency and ambulatory care and provide Consultant of the week cover on Paediatrics, Neonates and the Paediatrics Assessment unit as well as take on-call in both acute Paediatrics and neonatology (level 1)

Outpatient activities provides an opportunity to further develop special interest and it is expected that the new Consultant will individually and within teams provide services in

Post 1: Specialist interest in Neonates

Post 2: Specialist interest in Endocrine

Post 3: Specialist interest in Oncology

(Please note that Community Paediatrics is not provided within MSE trust)

PA's: 10 Programmed Activities

Period: Fixed term for 12 months with a view to potentially extend

Reports to: Clinical Lead

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for 3 WTE Consultant Paediatricians to join the department. The post will be based primarily in the Paediatric Department at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with responsibilities across the Trust.

There is an expectation that the post holders will have an interest, or experience, in Endocrine or Oncology or General Paediatrics. If the successful candidates do not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role, which will be included in their job plan. There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidates to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per their clinical interest as above. There is also an opportunity for a paediatrician with special interest in child safeguarding to develop their role and develop into the named doctor soon.

The posts will complement a team of 14 consultants to provide attending and on-call services for General Paediatrics and Level 1 Neonatal Unit.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weekly Timetable :

The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7-day working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at regular intervals following the initial appointment.

The job plan (for a full-time contract) will consist of the following (provisional timetable below):

Direct Clinical Care: PAs on average per week

(Includes clinical activity, clinical related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work)

Supporting Professional Activities: PAs on average per week

(Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)

Additional payment for on call will be calculated once job plan is finalised. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent professional qualification MRCPCH by examination or equivalent Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview

Desirable

SPIN training is the area of special interest

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems. Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Teaching Skills

Essential

Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff Ability to teach clinical skills

Communication Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff Evidence of management experience or training. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to manage and lead department

Personal Skills

Essential

Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff Able to organise and prioritise workload Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Ability to work under pressure Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Caring, honest and reliable

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