Job Description
The General Paediatric Department at the Royal London Children's Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust, is seeking to appoint a six-month fixed term locum Consultant in General Paediatric Medicine with a special interest in Paediatric Cardiology.
This is a 10PA post to support the provision of Paediatric Cardiology service. Since the appointment will be a General Paediatrician with expertise in paediatric cardiology (PEC), the post will be split between PEC duties (60%) and General paediatric duties (40%) which will be primarily based at the at the Royal London Hospital site, however occasional cross site working with in Barts Health may be needed. The post will have an overall DCC:SPA split of 8.5: 1.5 initially.
Applications are also welcome from those who either wish to work less than full time or who wish to apply as a job-share.
The post is based at the Royal London Hospital located in Whitechapel, London. The Royal London is part of Barts Health NHS Trust (Royal London Hospital, Barts Hospital, Mile End, Whipps Cross and Newham Hospitals) which is now one of the largest trusts in the UK. The trust has close links to the other district general hospitals in the North East London area and provides a tertiary referral service. It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should maintain appropriate CME accreditation. Applications will be considered from those unable for personal reasons to work on a full-time basis. Any candidates wishing to work on a part-time basis should indicate this when submitting his/ her application.
It is the responsibility of applicants to satisfy all necessary GMC requirements prior to appointment.
The appointment is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Barts Health NHS Trust and is subject to the National Health Services (Superannuation) Regulations.
The full time basic salary for the first appointment of an NHS Consultant is 88,364 + inner London weighting, excluding payment for agreed additional programmed activities. Part-time doctors will be paid pro rata, based on the number of agreed weekly Programmed Activities in the Job Plan. Salary on commencement and subject to progression will be in accordance with the Terms and Conditions
About us
Barts Health NHS Trust was formed in April 2012, joining together the hospitals of St Bartholomew's, The Royal London, The London Chest, Mile End, Newham and Whipps Cross. Barts Health is now one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK.
The hospitals have been caring for the people of East London and the City for a combined total of well over a thousand years. They have been at the forefront of clinical care, teaching and research since the establishment of the country's first medical school here in 1785.
The Trust was formed in the wake of major changes in the way health services are organised in London.
The Trust's mission is to be the lead organisation for healthcare innovation in East London and beyond through the translation of research into clinical practice and by the application of quality improvement systems to service delivery. The aim is to strengthen the relationship between the Trust, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, and other academic partners including Life Sciences Project, the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery at City University to support closer alignment between clinical practice, research and education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be required to complete a health statement and the Trust may require an appointee to pass a medical examination as a condition of appointment.
Private Professional Services and NHS Programmed Activities: subject to the provision in Schedule 9 of the Terms and conditions, you may not carry out Private Professional Services during your Programmed Activities
Significant new clinical services may only be developed after agreement has been reached with the relevant management team and the financial arrangements approved
It is now NHS policy that all new staff with patient contact will require satisfactory disclosures from the Criminal Records Bureau. The Medical Workforce department will therefore seek disclosures for all new medical appointments. The Trust must check the criminal background of all employees. Candidates must provide information on application relating to any criminal convictions they have had, even if they are spent for other purposes. Posts in hospitals are exempt from the provisions on Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. We will keep any information given completely confidential.
A final shortlist is expected to be completed within approximately three weeks after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates should visit the trust before being interviewed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or within 3 months of CCT
- On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or within 3 months of CCT
- SPIN in Paediatric Cardiology (or equivalent training)
Desirable
- Congenital Heart Disease Echocardiography (CHD) Certification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date APLS/PALS
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Experience in Paediatric Cardiology
- Broad range of clinical experience in Acute General Paediatrics
- Higher specialist training in Paediatric Medicine
Desirable
- At least six months of PICU at middle grade level
Skills and Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of research projects (including PI)
- Experience in Medical Management roles
- Knowledge of business planning and budgets
- Experience of dealing with governance and risk
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
- Have positive ambitions for self and department
- Commitment to continuing CPD, teaching, and education
- Attendance and punctuality
- Able to cope with stress, pressure, or setbacks
- Honesty, integrity, appreciate of ethical issues
- Ability to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals and share the load and introduce change collaboratively
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