Job summary
The Paediatric Infectious Department at the Royal London Hospital, a part of Barts Health NHS Trust, is seeking to appoint a 5PA locum Consultant. The post will have an overall DCC:SPA split of 4:1.
Applications are also welcome from those who either wish to work less than full time or who wish to apply as a job-share.
The post is based at the Royal London Hospital located in Whitechapel, London, part of Barts Health NHS Trust (Royal London Hospital, Barts Hospital, Mile End, Whipps Cross and Newham Hospitals) which is now one of the largest trusts in the UK. The trust has close links to the other district general hospitals in the North East London area and provides a tertiary referral service. It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations.
The post holder will practice at an advanced level demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical decision-making. They will work as a highly specialised member of the inter-professional team to ensure that the clinical needs of the patient and families are met at all times. The post-holder will be fully accredited in Paediatrics. They will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
The unit is proactively promoting quality improvement practices clinical governance, and the appointee should be able to demonstrate skills in audit, risk management and evidence-based guidelines. The unit is also interested in any proposed innovative ways of working and welcomes any suggestions from the successful applicant. Applicants are expected to be on the specialist Register or within 6 months of receiving their CCT at the time of interview for UK trainees within an approved training post; with GMC registration with a license to practice. Applicants are advised to arrange a visit to the hospital to discuss the post with members of the paediatric ID & Immunology clinical team. Contact Information & Visiting Applicants are invited to visit The Royal London Hospital by arrangement. To discuss the post further please contact: Dr Giles Armstrong Clinical Director for Specialist Paediatrics Email: giles.armstrong@nhs.net Dr Mildred Iro Clinical Lead and Consultant in Paediatric infectious diseases and immunology Email: mildred.iro@nhs.net Professor Andrew Prendergast Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunology Email: a.prendergast@qmul.ac.uk
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics
- CCT in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases (or within 6 months at the time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience in paediatric infection and immunology
- Higher specialist training in Paediatric Medicine
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Experience working in a tertiary immunology centre
- Experience leading tertiary paediatric infection and immunology clinics
- Experience in TB management
Desirable
- At least six months of PICU at middle grade level
- Up to date APLS/PALS
- Experience in MDR-TB management
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of governance and risk
Desirable
- Experience in Medical Management roles
- Knowledge of business planning and budgets
- Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
- Experience of research projects
- Experience as Principal Investigator in research
- Authorship of peer-reviewed publications
Personal and people development
Essential
- Have positive ambitions for self and department
- Commitment to continuing CPD, teaching, and education
- Attendance and punctuality
- Able to cope with stress, pressure, or setbacks
- Honesty, integrity, appreciate of ethical issues
- Ability to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals and share the load and introduce change collaboratively
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to empathise with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively
- Resilience when dealing with complex and challenging safeguarding scenarios.
- Good oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
Education and teaching
Essential
- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience in postgraduate education and course development
- Experience in undergraduate education
- Educational qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics
- CCT in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases (or within 6 months at the time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience in paediatric infection and immunology
- Higher specialist training in Paediatric Medicine
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Experience working in a tertiary immunology centre
- Experience leading tertiary paediatric infection and immunology clinics
- Experience in TB management
Desirable
- At least six months of PICU at middle grade level
- Up to date APLS/PALS
- Experience in MDR-TB management
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of governance and risk
Desirable
- Experience in Medical Management roles
- Knowledge of business planning and budgets
- Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
- Experience of research projects
- Experience as Principal Investigator in research
- Authorship of peer-reviewed publications
Personal and people development
Essential
- Have positive ambitions for self and department
- Commitment to continuing CPD, teaching, and education
- Attendance and punctuality
- Able to cope with stress, pressure, or setbacks
- Honesty, integrity, appreciate of ethical issues
- Ability to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals and share the load and introduce change collaboratively
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to empathise with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively
- Resilience when dealing with complex and challenging safeguarding scenarios.
- Good oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
Education and teaching
Essential
- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience in postgraduate education and course development
- Experience in undergraduate education
- Educational qualification
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).
