Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant post in Paediatric Intensive Care at Southampton General Hospital commencing February 2024 for 12 months. It is essential for the post-holder to have experience in paediatric cardiac surgery, renal replacement therapies and techniques of advanced ventilatory support, including the use of inhaled nitric oxide, high frequency oscillation and extracorporeal life support. It is also necessary for the post holder to have significant experience in management of severe traumatic head injuries and management of complex patients with multiple organ failure.
Southampton PICU is a 16 bedded intensive care unit delivering a comprehensive service for all sub-specialties for the geographical area covering the Wessex Region, with a total population of about 3.5 million.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
You will be directly responsible to the PICU Director and onwards to the Care Group Clinical Lead. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the other PICU Consultants and the wider paediatric multiple disciplinary team. As First on Consultant you will be in overall charge of the Unit and as Second on Consultant you will have primary responsibility for the retrieval service and critical care activity outside of PICU. You will also be responsible for liaising with other paediatric units to continue to improve and develop practice and service delivery for our patients. And you will be required to participate in the training and developing of the medical staff who rotate through the Unit.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
You will be a paediatric intensivist. You will have extensive practical skills, be able to work well under pressure as part of a clinical team and the wider PICU team (including the Nurses and Junior doctors) and as part of the wider paediatric team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 18 December 2023
Job Reference: MT1090- This vacancy closes on or before: 11th December 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
You will be directly responsible to the PICU Director and onwards to the Care Group Clinical Lead. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the other PICU Consultants and the wider paediatric multiple disciplinary team. As First on Consultant you will be in overall charge of the Unit and as Second on Consultant you will have primary responsibility for the retrieval service and critical care activity outside of PICU. You will also be responsible for liaising with other paediatric units to continue to improve and develop practice and service delivery for our patients. And you will be required to participate in the training and developing of the medical staff who rotate through the Unit.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
You will be a paediatric intensivist. You will have extensive practical skills, be able to work well under pressure as part of a clinical team and the wider PICU team (including the Nurses and Junior doctors) and as part of the wider paediatric team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 18 December 2023
Job Reference: MT1090- This vacancy closes on or before: 11th December 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH/ FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree, laboratory experienced research
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Completion of full PICU training approved by ICPICM
- Experience in management of congenital heart disease including ECMO
- Extensive experience in transporting critically ill children
- An interest in education
Desirable
- Trauma experience
- Experience in managing ECMO patients
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Active interest in training and education, transport (land & air)
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to perform complex practical procedures
- Leadership Qualities, enthusiastic, flexible and able to adapt to change
- Evidence of work-life balance
Desirable
- Team player
- Previous involvement in research either investigator lead or multicentre trials
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH/ FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree, laboratory experienced research
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Completion of full PICU training approved by ICPICM
- Experience in management of congenital heart disease including ECMO
- Extensive experience in transporting critically ill children
- An interest in education
Desirable
- Trauma experience
- Experience in managing ECMO patients
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Active interest in training and education, transport (land & air)
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to perform complex practical procedures
- Leadership Qualities, enthusiastic, flexible and able to adapt to change
- Evidence of work-life balance
Desirable
- Team player
- Previous involvement in research either investigator lead or multicentre trials
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
