Job summary
The post holder will take part in the on-call rota is 1 in 9, inclusive. There is a system of Consultant of the week on a 1:9 basis additionally you will participate in a rota to provide weekday evening cover from 2 10pm resident and from 10pm non-resident. When on call, the Consultant Paediatrician is responsible for covering both general paediatrics and neonates. The on call Consultant is actively involved in the management of acutely ill / injured children, as well as the stabilisation of neonates requiring intensive care pending transfer to an intensive care unit.
In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to undertake some community Paediatric clinics. This can be discussed further during the interview process to see how best to accommodate any special interests of the candidate.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will:
- Join the Paediatric Consultant team to deliver a first class service at SWFT and contribute to the development of the services.
- Support the department in meeting the challenging key performance indicators.
- Deliver agreed standards of care.
- Support delivery of activity targets in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups and support service developments, where possible.
- Allow flexibility through effective prospective cover.
- Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff.
- Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
- Participate in SUDIC investigations and report writing
- Participate in the on-call rota for General Paediatrics and Neonates.
- Participate in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the Department.
- Contribute to risk management procedures.
- Ensure Continuing Professional Development targets are achieved.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota in the Acute Trust. The Consultant will be on call on a weekday with an expectation of on-site cover to the handover which happens at 9.30pm. This arrangement helps with the evening rush of referrals and will improve the quality of care. The juniors benefit from the added input of a consultant.
This post will provide further support to the Paediatric Team. You will contribute to the team of Paediatricians providing emergency on call cover services at South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT). There will be outpatient clinics provided at the Acute Trust and in the Community clinics. The post holder will be expected to work with the existing team of professional colleagues and managers in the efficient running and development of Paediatric services. The appointee will:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota in the Acute Trust. The Consultant will be on call on a weekday with an expectation of on-site cover to the handover which happens at 9.30pm. This arrangement helps with the evening rush of referrals and will improve the quality of care. The juniors benefit from the added input of a consultant.
This post will provide further support to the Paediatric Team. You will contribute to the team of Paediatricians providing emergency on call cover services at South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT). There will be outpatient clinics provided at the Acute Trust and in the Community clinics. The post holder will be expected to work with the existing team of professional colleagues and managers in the efficient running and development of Paediatric services. The appointee will:
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent obtained through examination
- APLS Provider (current) -NLS Provider (current)
- Inclusion in GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Willing to do Community Paediatric clinics as per special interest
- Attendance at Management Course
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent obtained through examination
- APLS Provider (current) -NLS Provider (current)
- Inclusion in GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Willing to do Community Paediatric clinics as per special interest
- Attendance at Management Course
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
Lakin Road
Warwickshire
CV34 5BW
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
