Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking a versatile, talented clinician to join the General Paediatric team at Southampton Children's Hospital.
Southampton Children's hospital is looking to appoint a consultant paediatricians to an 8PA post that will work between the dynamic general paediatric and Bursledon house teams. You will also be the general paediatric mental health champion.
Southampton Children's Hospital provides a paediatric service to the children of Southampton has a population of 400,000. In addition, the Trust provides tertiary regional services in the complete range of paediatric specialties. The total tertiary population serviced by Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust is approximately 2.8 million.
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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
You will contribute to the provision of the General Paediatric group job plan which provides cover to all general paediatric in-patients, Out-patients (both routine and urgent) and on-call. Within the general paediatric activity you will have outpatient general paediatric caseload (based at Lymington initially), have shifts on our short stay unit, which includes assessment of urgent referrals and medical cases in the emergency department and participate in the out of ours general paediatric on call rota (1:12). You will take on the role of mental health champion, facilitating join working between mental and physical health. Bursledon House is a specialist inpatient facility within Southampton Childrens Hospital, which provides secondary and tertiary intensive multi-disciplinary assessment and/or management of physical, psychological, educational and social needs for children and young people. You will take on a case-load and take full part in the day-to-day running of the unit. You will also support the clinical lead in developing the service.
We are looking to appoint a well-motivated individual with excellent broad general paediatric experience. They will have the ability and enthusiasm to explore and develop the requirements of the post and adapt their role as required. We recognise that skills may need to be developed over time to take on this role and we are looking for a versatile and talented clinician who would look forward to the challenge of developing their clinical roles as well as the service to best meet the changing needs of general paediatric patients.
The department has a strong ethos in education and research and the successful applicant will be supported to participate in this.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on 7th April 2025
Job Reference: 188-MC50325-MEDICAL - This vacancy closes on or before: 30th March 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will contribute to the provision of the General Paediatric group job plan which provides cover to all general paediatric in-patients, Out-patients (both routine and urgent) and on-call. Within the general paediatric activity you will have outpatient general paediatric caseload (based at Lymington initially), have shifts on our short stay unit, which includes assessment of urgent referrals and medical cases in the emergency department and participate in the out of ours general paediatric on call rota (1:12). You will take on the role of mental health champion, facilitating join working between mental and physical health. Bursledon House is a specialist inpatient facility within Southampton Childrens Hospital, which provides secondary and tertiary intensive multi-disciplinary assessment and/or management of physical, psychological, educational and social needs for children and young people. You will take on a case-load and take full part in the day-to-day running of the unit. You will also support the clinical lead in developing the service.
We are looking to appoint a well-motivated individual with excellent broad general paediatric experience. They will have the ability and enthusiasm to explore and develop the requirements of the post and adapt their role as required. We recognise that skills may need to be developed over time to take on this role and we are looking for a versatile and talented clinician who would look forward to the challenge of developing their clinical roles as well as the service to best meet the changing needs of general paediatric patients.
The department has a strong ethos in education and research and the successful applicant will be supported to participate in this.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on 7th April 2025
Job Reference: 188-MC50325-MEDICAL - This vacancy closes on or before: 30th March 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Experience of working in acute paediatrics including paediatric emergency and assessment environment.
- Wide range of clinic experience
- Training and experience of child protection activities
- APLS trained
- Appropriate clinical skills involved in diagnosis & stabilising the ill or injured child
- Involvement in clinical governance
Desirable
- CCST or CCT in General Paediatrics or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment.
- Appraisal & assessment skills
- Experience of delivering a community service
- Experience in service improvement
- Experience of working closely within an MDT
- Special interests in general paediatric fields especially complex presentations, psychosocial medicine and mental health
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Excellent abilities in team working
- Basic management skills.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
- An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
- Good IT skills.
- Highly motivated, ability to develop good working relationships.
Desirable
- Training in teaching/education.
- Involvement in national/regional audit activity
- Management training & experience of service development
- QI training and experience
- Evidence of feedback from peers and/or patients
- A flexible personality with a sense of humour
- Evidence of establishing or leading a service
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Experience of working in acute paediatrics including paediatric emergency and assessment environment.
- Wide range of clinic experience
- Training and experience of child protection activities
- APLS trained
- Appropriate clinical skills involved in diagnosis & stabilising the ill or injured child
- Involvement in clinical governance
Desirable
- CCST or CCT in General Paediatrics or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment.
- Appraisal & assessment skills
- Experience of delivering a community service
- Experience in service improvement
- Experience of working closely within an MDT
- Special interests in general paediatric fields especially complex presentations, psychosocial medicine and mental health
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Excellent abilities in team working
- Basic management skills.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
- An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
- Good IT skills.
- Highly motivated, ability to develop good working relationships.
Desirable
- Training in teaching/education.
- Involvement in national/regional audit activity
- Management training & experience of service development
- QI training and experience
- Evidence of feedback from peers and/or patients
- A flexible personality with a sense of humour
- Evidence of establishing or leading a service
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
