Job summary
The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital, NNUH, is seeking a Consultant in General Paediatrics with a special interest in renal medicine. The successful appointee will help manage the existing service and collaborate closely with the Nottingham Renal team to support local renal patients. The post comprises 10 PAs, of which 1.5 are SPA and 8.5 are dedicated to clinical work.
Applicants who have completed their higher specialist training in Paediatrics can apply, and prior experience in renal medicine is desirable. The tertiary nephrology team will provide appropriate support to the appointee who wishes to broaden their subspecialty experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will collaborate with colleagues across various paediatric subspecialties, including general paediatrics, urology, and neonatology, to deliver renal support to both inpatients and outpatients as required.
The acute paediatrics and paediatric medicine on-call are provided by a team of consultants working across the children's emergency department, children's assessment unit, and inpatient wards.
We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. Additionally, individuals with disabilities will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the position. The Trust provides job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
The department welcomes expressions of interest from potential applicants in advance of the formal application. We are expanding and developing our children's services and would like you to be part of our planning and delivery - see 'Facilities' or contact us directly for more details.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
The department welcomes expressions of interest of potential applicants in advance of the formal application. We are expanding and developing our childrens services and would like you to be part of our planning and delivery see Facilities or contact us directly for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
The department welcomes expressions of interest of potential applicants in advance of the formal application. We are expanding and developing our childrens services and would like you to be part of our planning and delivery see Facilities or contact us directly for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: o CCT in General paediatrics oCESR or European Community Rights.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree such as MD, MSc or PhD.
- EPLS or APLS certification
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required.
- Training to level 3 safeguarding and experience of safeguarding at Specialist Registrar or Consultant level.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge and commitment to a career in paediatrics
- Experience in paediatric renal medicine
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of formal and on-the-job clinical teaching
- Enthusiasm to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Commitment to under/postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching & training
- Recognised postgraduate course in teaching/training (T5 or similar)
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching (PGCert or similar)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to deliver high quality paediatric care
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit
- Logical, analytical, and self-critical approach to practice
Desirable
- Expertise in risk management
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research techniques and design
- Evidence-based medicine
Desirable
- Published Research
- Published papers in area of special interest
- Previous exposure to basic science, translational research, complex data analysis
Circumstances
Essential
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust, or 30 minutes travelling time when on call (if part of a gastro service on-call)
Desirable
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to delivering high quality consultant led care in paediatrics Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: o CCT in General paediatrics oCESR or European Community Rights.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree such as MD, MSc or PhD.
- EPLS or APLS certification
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required.
- Training to level 3 safeguarding and experience of safeguarding at Specialist Registrar or Consultant level.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge and commitment to a career in paediatrics
- Experience in paediatric renal medicine
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of formal and on-the-job clinical teaching
- Enthusiasm to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Commitment to under/postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching & training
- Recognised postgraduate course in teaching/training (T5 or similar)
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching (PGCert or similar)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to deliver high quality paediatric care
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit
- Logical, analytical, and self-critical approach to practice
Desirable
- Expertise in risk management
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research techniques and design
- Evidence-based medicine
Desirable
- Published Research
- Published papers in area of special interest
- Previous exposure to basic science, translational research, complex data analysis
Circumstances
Essential
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust, or 30 minutes travelling time when on call (if part of a gastro service on-call)
Desirable
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to delivering high quality consultant led care in paediatrics Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
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).
