Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and committed Paediatrician, withan interest inPaediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology for 12 months fixed term appointmentto cover acolleague'ssabbatical.Applicants with other complementary special interests will also be considered where these align withour serviceneeds.
The post has clinical responsibilities covering services to children within the Acute Trust in conjunction with the other Consultants working as a team providing elective and emergency children's acute service for children of North Northamptonshire.
Main duties of the job
The Consultantsoperatea Paediatricconsultantof the week rota for the Children's wards.There is aseparatePAU consultant of the week Monday to Friday 9AM to 5.30 PM.The
The Paediatricconsultant of theweekis responsible forall in-patient paediatric admissions during the week and for all paediatric emergencies during regular working hours. The out of hourson callis shared amongst consultant colleagues. Attendance at morning and evening handover is expected. Clinics are cancelled during the Duty Paediatrician week to provide full ward / emergency cover.
All paediatric and neonatal consultants partake in a shared rota covering the paediatric assessment unit 0900-1730hrs; 5 days/ wk.
The newly appointed consultant will join the team of existing consultants to deliver a high-qualityemergency and elective paediatric service.
There is scope to have dedicated time in the job plan, to enhance and further develop the sub-speciality service delivery alongside the transformation programme. The Group model helps to enhance collaborative working as a county wide approach to speciality services with increased opportunity with a larger case mix, opportunities for research and enhancing excellence in paediatric care in Northants.Participation with consultant colleagues in clinical governance arrangements for the NICU, general paediatrics, safeguarding and areas of special interest to develop practice and buttress existing frameworks is essential.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Children and Young People Services are part of the Family health Division, led by a Chief of Division, a Divisional Director and Head of Nursing. Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, are each led by a Clinical Director.
The Paediatric ward relocated in May 2013 into the purpose built 'Foundation Wing' housing the new paediatric Skylark Ward and paediatric assessment unit. The Paediatric Assessment Unit has been successful in reducing short term acute admissions to the children's wards. It is now co located alongside the inpatient facility. In addition, two high dependency beds were established, and further cohesion achieved by the close proximity to ITU and theatres.
Our LNU cares for babies over 27 weeks' gestation with 16 bedded LNU with 2 intensive care cots 6 high dependency and 8 special care cots. The unit is well supported by and engages actively with the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network and participates in The National Neonatal Audit Project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TIMETABLE
The following is for informational purposes.
Ward rounds-Monday to Fridaycommencing0900 hours during Duty week.
Handover times 0900 hours to 0930 hours in NICU; Evening handover 1700 hours to 1730 hours. LNU consultant is expected to attend both handover ward rounds.
Precise arrangements for shared weeks to be finalised following discussion with consultant colleague/s.
PAUweek:9-5.30pm ;4/yr
Duty Paediatric shift-5.2/yr -
On calls- 1 in10;% supplement
(Subject to change; Clinic timetables and time of sessions and time off may vary;additionallate evening cover may berequiredover the winter period, with compensatory time off in the mornings)
Other activities, for example the vetting of outpatient referrals (RAS) may be included, at the first job plan review
Otheractivities:
Outpatient clinics ~23clinics/wk
Admin ~1-1.25
SPA 1.5
DCC = 8.5 SPA = 1.5
ONCALL
Weekendon callPaediatricconsultant takes over from Friday1.30pm, continuing over the weekend, till Monday 9am. The consultant is onsite, undertakes ward rounds, providing resident support from 9-5pm on Saturday/ Sunday and non-resident outside of these times, available for emergencies. During the working week, theon-callconsultant is resident till10pm and non-resident till the following morning(0900hrs), available for emergencies.
On-call paediatric consultant attends handover and undertakes the ward rounds when on-call, Weekend on-calls are split with one consultant covering Friday and Sunday and is then Duty Paediatrician for the following week. A second consultant is on call for the Saturday. During on-calls on-site presence will be from 1700 to 2200 hrs with on-call from home till 0900. Consultant of the week is on call from 0900till 1800 withadditionalhour (1700-1800) for handovers and urgent reviews. The consultant is expected to do ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday mornings and provide onsite cover from 0900 to1700 hours.
TEACHING /RESEARCH & AUDIT
The Trust recognises the importance of continuing medical education and the budget funded by the Trust is held by the Medical Director.
Excellent, teaching and education and library services are provided with an active Postgraduate Medical Centre.A newpurpose-builtLibrary and Education Centre with a Clinical Skills Laboratory is available tofurther enhance the teaching facilities.
Protected teaching is provided on Tuesday,Wednesdayand Thursday lunchtimes.A regular teaching programme including induction for junior doctors is in operation.
Final year medical students areallocatedto the Department from Leicester University for their training all consultants share in the programme.
Regular supervision and workplace-based assessments for junior doctors are inplace,and the successful consultant would share in these duties.
Research and auditaresupported by an active Quality Governance Unit. The department actively supports research and has been part ofnumerousneonatal and Paediatric multi centred studies over the years.
MENTORING
Mentoring is available for all new consultantstaff;this is designed to help andassistnew appointees to settle into working at Kettering General Hospital as easily as possible.It is designed toassistindividuals in a personal way to familiarise them with the Trust and how things work in practice.
GOVERNANCE
The Department holds monthly Paediatric directorate and Consultant meetings; monthlyCYPGovernance meetings and regular departmental M&M meetings and 'lessons learned ' forums. We also have a weekly M&M presentation at the end of the Friday grand round.
We have a robust system for incident reporting; all consultants are expected to investigate Datix incidents and complaints whereappropriate. We have a weekly MDT Datix club; monthly risk meetings, scrutiny meetings and doctors/nurses ward meetings that feed into the monthly Governance meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TIMETABLE
The following is for informational purposes.
Ward rounds-Monday to Fridaycommencing0900 hours during Duty week.
Handover times 0900 hours to 0930 hours in NICU; Evening handover 1700 hours to 1730 hours. LNU consultant is expected to attend both handover ward rounds.
Precise arrangements for shared weeks to be finalised following discussion with consultant colleague/s.
PAUweek:9-5.30pm ;4/yr
Duty Paediatric shift-5.2/yr -
On calls- 1 in10;% supplement
(Subject to change; Clinic timetables and time of sessions and time off may vary;additionallate evening cover may berequiredover the winter period, with compensatory time off in the mornings)
Other activities, for example the vetting of outpatient referrals (RAS) may be included, at the first job plan review
Otheractivities:
Outpatient clinics ~23clinics/wk
Admin ~1-1.25
SPA 1.5
DCC = 8.5 SPA = 1.5
ONCALL
Weekendon callPaediatricconsultant takes over from Friday1.30pm, continuing over the weekend, till Monday 9am. The consultant is onsite, undertakes ward rounds, providing resident support from 9-5pm on Saturday/ Sunday and non-resident outside of these times, available for emergencies. During the working week, theon-callconsultant is resident till10pm and non-resident till the following morning(0900hrs), available for emergencies.
On-call paediatric consultant attends handover and undertakes the ward rounds when on-call, Weekend on-calls are split with one consultant covering Friday and Sunday and is then Duty Paediatrician for the following week. A second consultant is on call for the Saturday. During on-calls on-site presence will be from 1700 to 2200 hrs with on-call from home till 0900. Consultant of the week is on call from 0900till 1800 withadditionalhour (1700-1800) for handovers and urgent reviews. The consultant is expected to do ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday mornings and provide onsite cover from 0900 to1700 hours.
TEACHING /RESEARCH & AUDIT
The Trust recognises the importance of continuing medical education and the budget funded by the Trust is held by the Medical Director.
Excellent, teaching and education and library services are provided with an active Postgraduate Medical Centre.A newpurpose-builtLibrary and Education Centre with a Clinical Skills Laboratory is available tofurther enhance the teaching facilities.
Protected teaching is provided on Tuesday,Wednesdayand Thursday lunchtimes.A regular teaching programme including induction for junior doctors is in operation.
Final year medical students areallocatedto the Department from Leicester University for their training all consultants share in the programme.
Regular supervision and workplace-based assessments for junior doctors are inplace,and the successful consultant would share in these duties.
Research and auditaresupported by an active Quality Governance Unit. The department actively supports research and has been part ofnumerousneonatal and Paediatric multi centred studies over the years.
MENTORING
Mentoring is available for all new consultantstaff;this is designed to help andassistnew appointees to settle into working at Kettering General Hospital as easily as possible.It is designed toassistindividuals in a personal way to familiarise them with the Trust and how things work in practice.
GOVERNANCE
The Department holds monthly Paediatric directorate and Consultant meetings; monthlyCYPGovernance meetings and regular departmental M&M meetings and 'lessons learned ' forums. We also have a weekly M&M presentation at the end of the Friday grand round.
We have a robust system for incident reporting; all consultants are expected to investigate Datix incidents and complaints whereappropriate. We have a weekly MDT Datix club; monthly risk meetings, scrutiny meetings and doctors/nurses ward meetings that feed into the monthly Governance meetings.
Person Specification
Education, training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practice
- Specialist Interest & experience in UK Paediatric Diabetes SPIN/ Endocrinology
- Current certification APLS and NLS
- Level 3 safeguarding training in date
- At least 6 months tertiary neonatal experience at middle grade level
Desirable
- Management experience
- MRCPCH or equivalent CCT in paediatrics (or within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department especially if no suitable candidate for the above special interest
- Publications in recognised journals
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Experience of management/leadership including service improvement
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
- Effective communication skills
Key competencies
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
Person Specification
Education, training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practice
- Specialist Interest & experience in UK Paediatric Diabetes SPIN/ Endocrinology
- Current certification APLS and NLS
- Level 3 safeguarding training in date
- At least 6 months tertiary neonatal experience at middle grade level
Desirable
- Management experience
- MRCPCH or equivalent CCT in paediatrics (or within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department especially if no suitable candidate for the above special interest
- Publications in recognised journals
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Experience of management/leadership including service improvement
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
- Effective communication skills
Key competencies
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
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).
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