Job summary
This is a substantive Acute Paediatric Post which is a replacement post for one of our longstanding paediatric colleagues.
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join the C&YP Diabetes Team, part of the award winning Child Health Directorate at Northampton General Hospital. You will join a creative, dynamic, forward thinking, multi-disciplinary team that aims to shape healthcare for the Children of Northamptonshire as the team adapts to the evolving needs within Child Health and the growing population of Northamptonshire. We are constantly looking for innovative ways of working. The Child Health Team were recently awarded the Clinical Team of the Year 2024 award from the Trust.
The post holder will have the opportunity to further develop the C&YP Diabetes service alongside having wide General Paediatric Experience +/- other special interests.
The post holder will also be encouraged and supported to develop services in collaboration with the nearby trust in the current collaborative working model under the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
It is essential that the post-holder should hold the MRCPCH (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.
**This Job Description is Pending Approval from the Royal College**
Main duties of the job
General:
To deliver high standard of care by working closely with medical and nursing colleagues and other supporting staff
To develop clinical pathways by collaborating with colleagues
Clinical:
To participate in a consultant of the week and on-call rota on the general paediatric wards and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU).
To support junior doctors and nursing staff
Clinical Governance:
To participate in the NPDA and other clinical audit projects
To participate in Trust and Department's Quality Improvement Programmes
Continuing Professional Development:
To participate in CPD activities as required by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
To be involved in departmental educational activities
Teaching and Training:
If you enjoy teaching, there is plenty of opportunities to develop this role including working with our excellent simulation centre.
To contribute to the teaching of junior staff and medical students
Management, Service planning and Development:
To observe the Trust's policies, guidelines and procedures
To ensure services are compliant with national and local guidelines and standards
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**This Job Description is Pending Approval from the Royal College**
A formal job plan and timetable will be agreed between the new Post Holder and the Clinical Director, and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
The post holder will join the Consultant of the Week and Paediatric Admissions Unit rotas
Consultant of the Week:
This involves covering the Paediatric Wards, Monday to Friday 0830 to 1700hrs. You are present at the 08:30 handover from the night team, and the 16:30 handover to the evening team. During those weeks the post holder is not expected to do routine clinics.
Paediatric Admissions Unit:
This involves covering the Paediatric Admissions Unit, Monday to Friday, 09:00 17:00. The Consultant carries the admissions bleep whilst covering PAU. During those weeks the post holder is not expected to do routine clinics.
Contents of Job Plan
All new appointees will start as per Trust policy on 10 PA's under the new Consultant contract. The division of timetable should reflect commitment to 8.5PA's, direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting activities which will include continued professional development, audit, teaching and research/management. The job plan will be reviewed annually in accordance with the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning. Agreement will be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities prior to starting the job.
On call Commitments
The appointee will join 1:8.5 rota for the paediatric on call team for general paediatrics there is a separate neonatal rota.
There are both Tier 1 and Tier 2 doctors on site 24 hours a day. The consultant on-site availability varies between winter and summer on-calls as below:
Winter weekday on-calls
From 1st October 1st March the post holder will not be expected to be on-site until 16:00 for the afternoon handover (cancelling clinical commitments on on-call days). They are expected to be on-site from 16:00 22:30. They are then able to complete their on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows
Summer weekday on-calls
From 1st March 1st October the post holder will work a normal working day and then attend the afternoon handover. Following this, they are able to complete their on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows
Weekend on-calls
Weekend days are split, with one person undertaking Friday and Sunday and a separate person undertaking Saturday on-call. The on-call will be 24 hours 08:30 08:30. The post holder will attend the morning handover at 08:30 and then conduct the ward round on both wards. They can then complete the on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows.
Further information and more details on the role and responsibilities can be found in the Job description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**This Job Description is Pending Approval from the Royal College**
A formal job plan and timetable will be agreed between the new Post Holder and the Clinical Director, and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
The post holder will join the Consultant of the Week and Paediatric Admissions Unit rotas
Consultant of the Week:
This involves covering the Paediatric Wards, Monday to Friday 0830 to 1700hrs. You are present at the 08:30 handover from the night team, and the 16:30 handover to the evening team. During those weeks the post holder is not expected to do routine clinics.
Paediatric Admissions Unit:
This involves covering the Paediatric Admissions Unit, Monday to Friday, 09:00 17:00. The Consultant carries the admissions bleep whilst covering PAU. During those weeks the post holder is not expected to do routine clinics.
Contents of Job Plan
All new appointees will start as per Trust policy on 10 PA's under the new Consultant contract. The division of timetable should reflect commitment to 8.5PA's, direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting activities which will include continued professional development, audit, teaching and research/management. The job plan will be reviewed annually in accordance with the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning. Agreement will be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities prior to starting the job.
On call Commitments
The appointee will join 1:8.5 rota for the paediatric on call team for general paediatrics there is a separate neonatal rota.
There are both Tier 1 and Tier 2 doctors on site 24 hours a day. The consultant on-site availability varies between winter and summer on-calls as below:
Winter weekday on-calls
From 1st October 1st March the post holder will not be expected to be on-site until 16:00 for the afternoon handover (cancelling clinical commitments on on-call days). They are expected to be on-site from 16:00 22:30. They are then able to complete their on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows
Summer weekday on-calls
From 1st March 1st October the post holder will work a normal working day and then attend the afternoon handover. Following this, they are able to complete their on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows
Weekend on-calls
Weekend days are split, with one person undertaking Friday and Sunday and a separate person undertaking Saturday on-call. The on-call will be 24 hours 08:30 08:30. The post holder will attend the morning handover at 08:30 and then conduct the ward round on both wards. They can then complete the on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows.
Further information and more details on the role and responsibilities can be found in the Job description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Diabetes SPIN qualification
- Entry on the Specialist Register or be an SpR or Trust Grade Doctor within 6 months of CCST / CESR date
- Level 3 Safeguarding training
- APLS provider status or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD, MSc or other higher degree
- Qualification in Medical Education
- Experience working independently at Consultant Level
- Instructor for PALS/APLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of paediatric and neonatal experience at middle grade level and above (including UK tertiary level experience)
- Experience of working in the UK
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on and manage a range of problems in the acute paediatric setting
- Up to date knowledge of the outpatient management of common paediatric conditions Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in ward, emergency department and outpatient setting
- Ability to deal with complex clinical situations in the core areas of the post
- Experience of working in a Paediatric Diabetes clinic
Desirable
- Special interest in Paediatric Diabetes
- Experience of outpatient work and letter dictation without direct supervision
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Presentations of audit findings at local/ regional/ national meetings
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and training
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Attendance at Education supervisor course
- Formal training in teaching and educational supervision.
- Formal/informal teaching at the department
Acedemic achievements & research
Essential
- Understanding of Research and Evidence Based Medicine
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects
- Presentations at local/ regional/ national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management Experience
Essential
- Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk
- Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team
- Appropriate understanding of NHS directives regarding consultant clinical practice including clinical governance
- Ability to prioritise administrative tasks and to work co-operatively with administrative and clerical staff
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Membership of local/ regional/ national committees
- Attendance of management meetings
- Attendance at management skills training courses
- Involvement in Quality Improvement projects
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, role model, motivation and approachability
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels as required
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Diabetes SPIN qualification
- Entry on the Specialist Register or be an SpR or Trust Grade Doctor within 6 months of CCST / CESR date
- Level 3 Safeguarding training
- APLS provider status or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD, MSc or other higher degree
- Qualification in Medical Education
- Experience working independently at Consultant Level
- Instructor for PALS/APLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of paediatric and neonatal experience at middle grade level and above (including UK tertiary level experience)
- Experience of working in the UK
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on and manage a range of problems in the acute paediatric setting
- Up to date knowledge of the outpatient management of common paediatric conditions Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in ward, emergency department and outpatient setting
- Ability to deal with complex clinical situations in the core areas of the post
- Experience of working in a Paediatric Diabetes clinic
Desirable
- Special interest in Paediatric Diabetes
- Experience of outpatient work and letter dictation without direct supervision
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Presentations of audit findings at local/ regional/ national meetings
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and training
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Attendance at Education supervisor course
- Formal training in teaching and educational supervision.
- Formal/informal teaching at the department
Acedemic achievements & research
Essential
- Understanding of Research and Evidence Based Medicine
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects
- Presentations at local/ regional/ national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management Experience
Essential
- Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk
- Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team
- Appropriate understanding of NHS directives regarding consultant clinical practice including clinical governance
- Ability to prioritise administrative tasks and to work co-operatively with administrative and clerical staff
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Membership of local/ regional/ national committees
- Attendance of management meetings
- Attendance at management skills training courses
- Involvement in Quality Improvement projects
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, role model, motivation and approachability
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels as required
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).
