Job summary
We are recruiting a 10PA Consultant Paediatrician to join our team to be based at Worthing Hospital. An interest in Paediatric Epilepsy is preferred. However those with a willingness to train in this field or with special interests complimentary to those of the existing team may be considered. As a General Paediatric Consultant you will be responsible for delivering high quality paediatric care to neonates, children, and young people within the outpatient and inpatient settings in the Worthing area. A successful candidate with expertise in Epilepsy will take the lead in delivering Epilepsy care to children for WGH working collaboratively with the Epilepsy specialist nurses.
We are looking for an engaging and enthusiastic professional, who is fully committed to the ideals of the RCPCH and the values of our UHSussex Trust. Potential candidates should be keen to drive forward standards and work with a motivated multidisciplinary team including consultants, junior doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, dieticians and other members of tertiary specialist services either within the Trust or from Tertiary referral centres.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will be based on 10 PAs to include 1.5 SPA. This will be worked flexibly over a seven day working week. This role inludes resident consultant on call work contributing to the tier 2 rota as detailed in the job description and a contribution to the non resident consultant on call rota. The Consultant will undertake regular outpatient clinics in both general paediatrics and Epilepsy - the latter supported by an epilepsy specialist nurse. The successful candidate will participate in the Consultant of the week rota 1:10 leading the clinical team and overseeing the general paediatric ward, level 1 Neonatal unit, postnatal ward and Children's day unit. There will be opportunities to develop management and leadership qualities as well as an opportunities to teach to our enthusiastic junior doctors and medical students and to participate in research.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Consultant of the week attending session. Monday to Friday 9-5pm.
Lead Ward rounds on general paediatric wards daily, and Neonatal wards when the need arises.
Respond to neonatal and paediatric emergency calls with the resus team, with expectation to take a lead role within the team.
Be responsible for the management of new patients admitted to the wards or treated on the CYPDU(children and young person day unit) during attending weeks, as well as being responsible for follow up plans and clinics for those same patients.
Non-resident on-call weekdays 5pm to 9am, weekends 48hrs Saturday to Monday 9am-9am
Carry out ward rounds on weekends followed by non-resident on-call from home.
To be available to attend from home for clinical reasons, and to be contacted over the phone for clinical and operational advice.
To provide support and guidance to the resident paediatric junior doctors and nurses
Weekday on call frequency currently 1:15, weekend frequency 1:18.
Resident on call consultant work
26 resident night shifts per year contributing to the tier 2 rota
3 resident weekends working long days contributing to the tier 2 rota.
General Paediatric & Epilepsy outpatient work. Undertaking triage of outpatient referrals and responding to advice & guidance requests from primary care.
Providing senior support during sessions covering the Childrens day unit providing senior clinical oversight and providing support and training to junior doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outline of main job duties/responsibilities
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This is a new field and will allow candidates with different accessibility requirements to be able to read and understand what the role entails.
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Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Duties include:
Consultant of the week attending session. Monday to Friday 9-5pm.
Lead Ward rounds on general paediatric wards daily, and Neonatal wards when the need arises.
Respond to neonatal and paediatric emergency calls with the resus team, with expectation to take a lead role within the team.
Be responsible for the management of new patients admitted to the wards or treated on the CYPDU(children and young person day unit) during attending weeks, as well as being responsible for follow up plans and clinics for those same patients.
Non-resident on-call weekdays 5pm to 9am, weekends 48hrs Saturday to Monday 9am-9am
Carry out ward rounds on weekends followed by non-resident on-call from home.
To be available to attend from home for clinical reasons, and to be contacted over the phone for clinical and operational advice.
To provide support and guidance to the resident paediatric junior doctors and nurses
Weekday on call frequency currently 1:15, weekend frequency 1:18.
Resident on call consultant work
26 resident night shifts per year contributing to the tier 2 rota
3 resident weekends working long days contributing to the tier 2 rota.
General Paediatric & Epilepsy outpatient work. Undertaking triage of outpatient referrals and responding to advice & guidance requests from primary care.
Providing senior support during sessions covering the Childrens day unit providing senior clinical oversight and providing support and training to junior doctors.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oHigher degree eg MSc
- oPET1/2/3 training
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
- oAppropriate acute general paediatric clinical skills
- oAppropriate neonatal clinical skills
- oChild Safeguarding Level 3
- oAdvanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) or equivalent
- oNeonatal Life Support (NLS) or equivalent
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
- oComplimentary sub specialty interest eg Epilepsy
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oHigher degree eg MSc
- oPET1/2/3 training
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
- oAppropriate acute general paediatric clinical skills
- oAppropriate neonatal clinical skills
- oChild Safeguarding Level 3
- oAdvanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) or equivalent
- oNeonatal Life Support (NLS) or equivalent
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
- oComplimentary sub specialty interest eg Epilepsy
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
