Job summary
Paediatric liver centre, based at King's College Hospital, has been a supra-regional tertiary referral centre since 1986 and is the largest in the UK. It has an international reputation in research and the provision of high quality clinical care to children with acute and chronic liver diseases, metabolic liver diseases , pre and post liver transplant care, short gut syndrome, pre and post small bowel transplant care and complex hepatobiliary surgery . Ongoing research projects include autoimmune liver disease, biliary atresia, cholestatic liver diseases, hepatocyte transplantation, viral hepatitis and acute liver failure.
Activity / Workload:
Population: Total
Inpatients Admission 1350
New Patients 400
Outpatient Follow up 2000
Day case admission 750
Main duties of the job
To supervise Senior House Officers and to work with Specialist Registrars performing day to day care of the liver patients in Rays of Sunshine Ward, Day Case Unit and Outpatient clinics.
To maintain high quality communication both spoken and written with patients, parents, GP's and referring consultants
All aspects of documentation and care of paediatric hepatology inpatients.
Attendance on consultant led ward rounds.
OnCall middle grade resident rota 1 in 10
Assistance in conjunction with specialist registrars/consultants with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Involvement in the research interests of the department and audit will be encouraged.
Responsible for the day to day management of the junior doctors.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
Advanced management of complex hepatological and gastrointestinal disorders including fulminant hepatic failure (50 referrals per year) and short bowel syndrome
Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic liver diseases, metabolic liver diseases and liver tumours.
Assessment of patient for liver transplantation and small bowel transplantation
Pre, during and post liver and small bowel transplantation care
Management of post transplant immunosuppression
Counselling of parents of children with complex hepatic and gastrointestinal conditions
Follow up of children with complex liver disorders, and with chronic intestinal disorders
Nutritional assessment - assessment of nutritional status, dietary requirements, theory and techniques of enteral and parental nutrition support; role of nutrition support teams and special needs
Attain skills in co-operation with other specialists (surgery, radiology, pathology etc )
Research and audit in the aspects of the field of hepatology, immunology and gastroenterology Achieve skills in teaching undergraduates and awareness of aids to teaching
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
Advanced management of complex hepatological and gastrointestinal disorders including fulminant hepatic failure (50 referrals per year) and short bowel syndrome
Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic liver diseases, metabolic liver diseases and liver tumours.
Assessment of patient for liver transplantation and small bowel transplantation
Pre, during and post liver and small bowel transplantation care
Management of post transplant immunosuppression
Counselling of parents of children with complex hepatic and gastrointestinal conditions
Follow up of children with complex liver disorders, and with chronic intestinal disorders
Nutritional assessment - assessment of nutritional status, dietary requirements, theory and techniques of enteral and parental nutrition support; role of nutrition support teams and special needs
Attain skills in co-operation with other specialists (surgery, radiology, pathology etc )
Research and audit in the aspects of the field of hepatology, immunology and gastroenterology Achieve skills in teaching undergraduates and awareness of aids to teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must have minimum 2 years paediatric experience
Desirable
- Sub-speciality experience PALS or APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Specified procedures as cited in the RCPCH Guidelines
- Competent to work without direct supervision according to level of competence
Desirable
- Enthusiastic approach to learning practical procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience
- IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and evidence based medicine
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise self and juniors.
- Understanding of multi disciplinary nature of the paediatric hepatology service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must have minimum 2 years paediatric experience
Desirable
- Sub-speciality experience PALS or APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Specified procedures as cited in the RCPCH Guidelines
- Competent to work without direct supervision according to level of competence
Desirable
- Enthusiastic approach to learning practical procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience
- IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and evidence based medicine
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise self and juniors.
- Understanding of multi disciplinary nature of the paediatric hepatology service.
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).
