Job summary
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) is an ambitious alliance between Imperial College Healthcare and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, together with Imperial College London. The aims of WLCH are to support paediatric care in North West London, encompassing primary care, secondary care and public health to support the healthy transition from birth into childhood, adolescence and early adulthood and improve population health for the children and young people across West London.We are pleased to advertise: Locum Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
The Royal Brompton and Harefield (RBH) Hospitals (now part of the Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)) make up the largest specialist heart and lung Centre in the UK, caring for both adults and children. RBH manages a unique cohort of children with severe cardiac and respiratory disorders. The Paediatric Respiratory Department is amongst the busiest clinically, and most research active in the UK. This post is suitable for a specialist in paediatric respiratory medicine. There will be an opportunity for the post holder to develop their own interests within paediatric respiratory medicine in line with the demands and needs of the service. This joint post builds upon long-established links between the two Trusts and with Imperial College London.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Brompton Hospital (RBH) and West London Children's Healthcare at St Mary's Hospital are seeking a joint full time (10 PA) fixed term locum consultant appointment to cover maternity leave. The post holder will further develop the delivery and integration of services across West London, strengthen the link with the Royal Brompton Hospital and build a sustainable model of care for children in West London.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding paediatric respiratory sub-specialist team within WLCH where the focus is on a strong clinical academic model through alignment with The Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health at Imperial College. This is one of several respiratory posts at West London Children's Healthcare, aimed to strengthen the respiratory medicine theme in West London and the links with the Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health, Imperial College London.
Candidates should have strong interest and expertise in paediatric respiratory medicine (PRM) and sleep. Candidates should have CCT, or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent, with subspecialty accreditation or equivalent in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine.
Depending on the candidate, there may be opportunities to develop research interests. Paediatric respiratory disease is one of the core research themes of the Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum 10 PA job at Royal Brompton and St Marys Hospital sites. Direct clinical care and on-call commitment will vary depending on the background of candidates and the final job plan is open for discussion.
Applications are encouraged from those with a background in paediatric respiratory medicine and sleep. An example outline programmes is given and is flexible according to the background of the successful candidate. You will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Leads within three months of your start date.
It is expected that there will be a degree of flexibility in the consultant working pattern. The job plan is a guide of the expected average working week. However, we expect the postholder to adjust their working week within reason and working in co-operation with colleagues. Excellent organisational skills are important, as is the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams whilst upholding the values of both Trusts.. The appointee will ensure effective shared care arrangements between RBH and WLCH and support development of the clinical service at WLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum 10 PA job at Royal Brompton and St Marys Hospital sites. Direct clinical care and on-call commitment will vary depending on the background of candidates and the final job plan is open for discussion.
Applications are encouraged from those with a background in paediatric respiratory medicine and sleep. An example outline programmes is given and is flexible according to the background of the successful candidate. You will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Leads within three months of your start date.
It is expected that there will be a degree of flexibility in the consultant working pattern. The job plan is a guide of the expected average working week. However, we expect the postholder to adjust their working week within reason and working in co-operation with colleagues. Excellent organisational skills are important, as is the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams whilst upholding the values of both Trusts.. The appointee will ensure effective shared care arrangements between RBH and WLCH and support development of the clinical service at WLCH.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Should be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CSER/CSER (CP) or equivalent at the time of the interview: Paediatric Medicine
Further training/ knowledge
Essential
- Broad general experience in paediatric respiratory medicine
Clinical skills and ability
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in paediatric respiratory medicine.
- Experience of managing paediatric on-call provision
Management skills
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Knowledge of budget management.
- Experience in managing hospital staff.
- Experience in pathway redesign and improving patient treatment access times
- Experience of quality improvement projects.
Clinical governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Participation in audit.
Teaching & Trining
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training trainees, medical students, nurses, and GPs
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at ICHNT and RBH
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Should be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CSER/CSER (CP) or equivalent at the time of the interview: Paediatric Medicine
Further training/ knowledge
Essential
- Broad general experience in paediatric respiratory medicine
Clinical skills and ability
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in paediatric respiratory medicine.
- Experience of managing paediatric on-call provision
Management skills
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Knowledge of budget management.
- Experience in managing hospital staff.
- Experience in pathway redesign and improving patient treatment access times
- Experience of quality improvement projects.
Clinical governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Participation in audit.
Teaching & Trining
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training trainees, medical students, nurses, and GPs
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at ICHNT and RBH
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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).
