Job summary
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated
Locum Consultant Paediatrian (Fixed Term, 12 months); to join our friendly and
enthusiastic team. The post requires experience in Acute Paediatrics and
Neonates and ideally are able to commence in post within the next 3 months.
A special interest would be encouraged and worked into the
job plan. These could include epilepsy and neonatology among others.
This
post will support the Paediatric department in Quality Improvement and
standards as per RCPCH guidelines and as part of the Clinical Business Unit
(CBU) along with meeting other CBU requirements within Paediatrics.
Our
Paediatric ward was refurbished in 2021 and we have a newly modernised Childrens
Assessment Unit (CAU) located next to our Emergency Department. The Paediatric
ward currently has 8 beds and CAU 9 beds.
We
have a level 2 Neonatal unit with 14 cots comprising of 2 ITU, 3 HDU and 9
Special care.
This
post is for 12 months and comprises of the following: 1:10 hot ward weeks, 1:10
Neonates ward cover, 1:10 weekend on call, 1:10 on call (Monday to Thursday)
resident until 22:00 hrs and then non-resident and 2 outpatient clinics a week
outside of hot weeks.
Paediatrics is currently supported by
11 Consultants, 1 Specialty Doctor, 3 LED and 10 Tier 2 doctors.
Main duties of the job
- To provide, with Consultant colleagues, general Paediatric and Neonatal services within Barnsley Trust for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department
- To undertake General Paediatric Outpatient Clinics as appropriate to the skills/interests of the post holder as agreed at Job Planning
- The post holder undertakes to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
- Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients (including activity data as required) in line with Trust Policy.
- There is scope for a motivated consultant to take the lead in shaping the future of the service and for special interests to complement the team.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check
if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the full job description and person specification for this post under the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the full job description and person specification for this post under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed CCT
- MRCPCH or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree such as MD or MSc.
- Evidence of organisational and change management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems within acute paediatric and neonatal medicine. Range of general paediatric experience.
- Expertise and experience of safeguarding at Specialist Registrar or Consultant level.
- Commitment to the development and maintenance of safeguarding skills.
- Trained to level three in safeguarding
- Experience of formal and on the job clinical teaching.
- Commitment to under- and post-graduate and multidisciplinary teaching and training.
- Enthusiasm to teach clinical skills
- Able to deliver high quality paediatric care.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit.
- Logical, analytical and self-critical approach to clinical practice.
- Understanding of research techniques and design.
- Ability and commitment to practice evidence based medicine.
Desirable
- Specialist experience that would complement and support the current workforce.
- Experience of report writing and giving evidence in court.
- Experience of organising teaching programs or specific teaching events.
- Expertise in innovative teaching or training methods.
- Postgraduate course in teaching/training (T5 or similar).
- Expertise in Risk Management.
- Knowledge of Every Child Matters and implications of Health and Social Care Act.
- Published research.
- Commitment to continuing research. Published papers in area of special interest.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Sufficient skills in managing time, paper and people to enable efficient organisation of consultant practice.
- Understanding of and commitment to a clinical network.
- Flexible approach to working practices.
- Willingness to share administrative duties in the Hospital.
- Experience and enthusiasm to work in and with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Motivated to advance and develop paediatrics.
Desirable
- Experience of service development and guideline writing and updating.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed CCT
- MRCPCH or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree such as MD or MSc.
- Evidence of organisational and change management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems within acute paediatric and neonatal medicine. Range of general paediatric experience.
- Expertise and experience of safeguarding at Specialist Registrar or Consultant level.
- Commitment to the development and maintenance of safeguarding skills.
- Trained to level three in safeguarding
- Experience of formal and on the job clinical teaching.
- Commitment to under- and post-graduate and multidisciplinary teaching and training.
- Enthusiasm to teach clinical skills
- Able to deliver high quality paediatric care.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit.
- Logical, analytical and self-critical approach to clinical practice.
- Understanding of research techniques and design.
- Ability and commitment to practice evidence based medicine.
Desirable
- Specialist experience that would complement and support the current workforce.
- Experience of report writing and giving evidence in court.
- Experience of organising teaching programs or specific teaching events.
- Expertise in innovative teaching or training methods.
- Postgraduate course in teaching/training (T5 or similar).
- Expertise in Risk Management.
- Knowledge of Every Child Matters and implications of Health and Social Care Act.
- Published research.
- Commitment to continuing research. Published papers in area of special interest.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Sufficient skills in managing time, paper and people to enable efficient organisation of consultant practice.
- Understanding of and commitment to a clinical network.
- Flexible approach to working practices.
- Willingness to share administrative duties in the Hospital.
- Experience and enthusiasm to work in and with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Motivated to advance and develop paediatrics.
Desirable
- Experience of service development and guideline writing and updating.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
