Job summary
ROLE SUMMARY
We are delighted to offer consultant position for the suitable candidate to join our integrated team at RMCH.
Job plans will encompass consultant of the week and on call out of hours commitment. The on-call commitment is 1 in every 6 weeks.
Outpatient clinic work is based at RMCH. Weekly MDT and surgical conference are hosted by Alder Hey Children's Hospital and held online.
We are looking for motivated and ambitious candidates with a strong background in paediatric cardiology.
Main duties of the job
The post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities) as per Trust Policy for consultants.
The successful candidate will provide a Consultant of the Week service at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital one week in five (hot week). During "Hot week" all routine clinics/specialist sessions are cancelled and Consultants are expected to do daily ward rounds on all cardiac patients, see emergency patients and run two "hot week" clinics and one post-operative clinic per week on call.
The Post Holder will work closely with all members of the department to deliver a world class paediatric cardiology service. They will collaborate and work closely with all other specialties in the hospital.
The Post Holder will be encouraged to develop special interests and previous experience is an advantage.
The clinical aspects of the posts will be overseen by the Specialist Medicine Directorate within the Division of Medicine at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Joint paediatric cardiac surgical meetings are undertaken every Thursday morning hosted at Alder Hey Children's Hospital and all consultants attend these meetings to discuss and present their cases.
Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holders will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
- Completion of general professional training (paediatrics)
- On the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at interview
- Recent and adequate clinical experience in a tertiary paediatric cardiology centre
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Teaching junior medical staff
- Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrable commitment to developing research within this field in the Trust
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Team working and communication skills
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with license to practise
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for general paediatrics or paediatric cardiology (or be within 6 months of CCT date from the date of interview)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
- Completion of general professional training (paediatrics)
- On the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at interview
- Recent and adequate clinical experience in a tertiary paediatric cardiology centre
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Teaching junior medical staff
- Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrable commitment to developing research within this field in the Trust
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Team working and communication skills
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with license to practise
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for general paediatrics or paediatric cardiology (or be within 6 months of CCT date from the date of interview)
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).
