Job summary
We are recruiting a full time Consultant Paediatrician to be based at Worthing Hospital. As a General Paediatric Consultant the candidate 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. Candidates with specialist interests complimentary to those of the team are encouraged. We are looking for an engaging &enthusiastic professional, who is fully committed to the ideals of the RCPCH &the values of our UHSussex Trust. Potential candidates should be keen to drive forward standards &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. As a Resident on-call Consultant, candidates will have the opportunity to maintain their practical skills during tier 2 resident working periods, and also have the opportunity to exercise leadership &supervisor skills during more traditional consultant attending and on-call out of hours working. We encourage candidates who may be interested in this post to make contact and arrange a visit to see the department, meet our team, and ask any questions you may have to fully understand the role
Main duties of the job
This General Paediatric with neonates role will be based on 10 PAs to include 8.5 DCC PAs & 1.5 SPA & will allow for flexible working & time shifting. This may be worked flexibly over a seven-day working week. The consultant will undertake weekly outpatient general paediatric clinics, & participation in the Consultant of the week rota 1:10 This post includes resident on-call duties for weekend day shifts (three weekends per year) & weekday night shifts (26 nights per year) to cover the tier 2 on-call rota. Skills required will be Neonatal life support skills as well as paediatric life support skills, clinical paediatric practical skills expected of a general paediatric Tier 2 doctor, & managing the team of junior doctors on the shift with appropriate teamworking. Outpatient department sessions give any successful candidate the opportunity to see new & follow-up general paediatric patients in an outpatient setting locally. Candidates with appropriate sub speciality interests will be supported to develop their skills & undertake specialist clinics. During consultant of the week attending sessions & tier 3 on-call sessions, the candidate will have the opportunity to manage the acute general paediatric & level 1 neonatal wards, utilising an MDT of nurses, doctors, physios & dieticians. There will be opportunities to develop management & leadership qualities during these sessions, as well as an opportunity to carry out bedside teaching to our enthusiastic junior doctors.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 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. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Resident on-call sessions: Weekends 9am to 9.30pm, Weekday nights 9pm-9.30am Respond to neonatal and paediatric emergency calls with the resus team, with expectation to take a lead role within team. Manage the acute admissions overnight with the help of the Tier 1 junior doctor and nursing staff. To communicate when appropriate to the Tier 3 consultant on call from home, who has overall responsibility for the patients admitted overnight. To support and teach the junior doctors and nurses within your team, using beside teaching and procedure supervision. 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 Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Resident on-call sessions: Weekends 9am to 9.30pm, Weekday nights 9pm-9.30am Respond to neonatal and paediatric emergency calls with the resus team, with expectation to take a lead role within team. Manage the acute admissions overnight with the help of the Tier 1 junior doctor and nursing staff. To communicate when appropriate to the Tier 3 consultant on call from home, who has overall responsibility for the patients admitted overnight. To support and teach the junior doctors and nurses within your team, using beside teaching and procedure supervision. 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 Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
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
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
- oNeonatal Life Support (NLS) or equivalent
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth 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
- Prizes & Honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both
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
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
- oNeonatal Life Support (NLS) or equivalent
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth 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
- Prizes & Honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both
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).
