Job summary
The post will be based at Denmark Hill and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.
All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -
The provision of a first-class clinical service.
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP.
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Duties
Clinical: Daily reviews of patients on Lion ward
Receive and discuss new referrals from in-patients admitted under general paediatrics/ sub-specialty teams and external hospitals
Attendance and participation at out-patient Epilepsy and Neurology clinics
Attending weekly neuro-oncology MDT
Attending weekly neuro-radiology MDT
Participate in the general Paediatric on-call Rota
Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance
About us
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
Role Description
This post is suitable for a doctor at middle grade level (registrar/ST4+) interested in advancing their training in paediatric neurosciences.
Ideally trainees will have completed their MRCPCH Part 2 (or equivalent) and will have up-to-date certification for Advanced Paediatric Life Support training and level 3 children's safeguarding. The appointee will be given the opportunity to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Description
This post is suitable for a doctor at middle grade level (registrar/ST4+) interested in advancing their training in paediatric neurosciences.
Ideally trainees will have completed their MRCPCH Part 2 (or equivalent) and will have up-to-date certification for Advanced Paediatric Life Support training and level 3 children's safeguarding. The appointee will be given the opportunity to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital.
Person Specification
1.Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification. MRCPCH Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
- MRCPCH. MSc or higher award
3.Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
4.Training and Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competences expected of a new ST4 level paediatric trainee or above. A minimum of 6 months neonatal experience.
- APLS or equivalent. Level 3 Safeguarding certificate.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes. UK experience at middle-grade level.
- Further paediatric qualifications such as MPH, MSc. A minimum of 1 years' experience in paediatrics in UK Previous experience in inpatient paediatric neurology practice
8.Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course / qualification.
6.Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Person Specification
1.Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification. MRCPCH Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
- MRCPCH. MSc or higher award
3.Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
4.Training and Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competences expected of a new ST4 level paediatric trainee or above. A minimum of 6 months neonatal experience.
- APLS or equivalent. Level 3 Safeguarding certificate.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes. UK experience at middle-grade level.
- Further paediatric qualifications such as MPH, MSc. A minimum of 1 years' experience in paediatrics in UK Previous experience in inpatient paediatric neurology practice
8.Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course / qualification.
6.Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
