Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to invite applications for a locum Consultant Paediatric Intensivist to join the Critical Care team based at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).
Paediatric Critical Care consists of an 18 bedded Paediatric Intensive Care and 17 designated High Dependency beds distributed across the medical, surgical and cardiac specialist areas. Wales and West Acute Transport for Children (WATCh) is the regional paediatric critical care transport and decision support service which takes approximately 1500 new referrals each year. Together, we support the critical care needs for all of the major sub-specialities hosted in our regional specialist paediatric hospital. In addition, there is an active congenital cardiac surgery programme, specialist haematology, oncology and BMT services and the hospital is the designated regional centre for Major Trauma and Burns. The service is recognised for training by the PICM ISAC and support general paediatricians to achieve the HDU SPIN competencies. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all paediatric critical care areas.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have their main clinical responsibility within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit with other duties undertaken in the High Dependency service or WATCh on a rotational basis. Patients are admitted to critical care in a shared care arrangement with the admitting specialist team. Support is provided through the clinical leads for PICU, HDU and WATCh in addition to the Clinical Chair.
There are a minimum of 2 Consultant Intensivists available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for PICU. Additionally, there is 24 hour a day consultant cover for WATCh and day and evening consultant cover for HDU. To complement the diversity of skills maintained within the group, applications would be welcome from prospective candidates whose specialist interest compliments those represented already in the group.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or FRCA or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
- Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this training been signed off by the PICM ISAC, including six months of anaesthetic training. OR For UK trainees within six months of obtaining a CCT with grid training by the date of the interview OR An existing substantive PICU consultant OR Equivalent training with supporting evidence
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years training in PICM which fulfils RCPCH PICM ISAC criteria or be an established consultant in PICM
- A minimum of one year experience in Cardiac Intensive Care (may be in a mixed unit)
- Experience of working in an ECMO centre
- Experience of working in Paediatric Critical Care Transport
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics or Anaesthesia if not base specialty
- Additional PICU experience in more than one PICU
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience of working in Paediatric High Dependency Care
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- All candidates would be expected to meet the competencies for training in PICM (RCPCH)
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Paediatric Critical Care Medicine and Paediatric Critical Care Transport
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Paediatric Critical Care
Desirable
- IT Competence
- Experience of Point of Care Ultrasound
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Evidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in PICU
- Commitment to involvement in Paediatric critical care based research projects
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
- Evidence of research papers published in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of securing research grant funding
- Evidence of oral presentation at academic meetings
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and training
- Commitment to support education programme in PICM
- Commitment to simulation training
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Education)
- APLS / PALS instructor
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership or management roles undertaken
- Completion of a management training course
Interpersonal, Communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be an effective, supportive and flexible team member
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Commitment to improving the Wellbeing of the Staff across critical care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or FRCA or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
- Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this training been signed off by the PICM ISAC, including six months of anaesthetic training. OR For UK trainees within six months of obtaining a CCT with grid training by the date of the interview OR An existing substantive PICU consultant OR Equivalent training with supporting evidence
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years training in PICM which fulfils RCPCH PICM ISAC criteria or be an established consultant in PICM
- A minimum of one year experience in Cardiac Intensive Care (may be in a mixed unit)
- Experience of working in an ECMO centre
- Experience of working in Paediatric Critical Care Transport
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics or Anaesthesia if not base specialty
- Additional PICU experience in more than one PICU
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience of working in Paediatric High Dependency Care
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- All candidates would be expected to meet the competencies for training in PICM (RCPCH)
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Paediatric Critical Care Medicine and Paediatric Critical Care Transport
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Paediatric Critical Care
Desirable
- IT Competence
- Experience of Point of Care Ultrasound
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Evidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in PICU
- Commitment to involvement in Paediatric critical care based research projects
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
- Evidence of research papers published in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of securing research grant funding
- Evidence of oral presentation at academic meetings
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and training
- Commitment to support education programme in PICM
- Commitment to simulation training
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Education)
- APLS / PALS instructor
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership or management roles undertaken
- Completion of a management training course
Interpersonal, Communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be an effective, supportive and flexible team member
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Commitment to improving the Wellbeing of the Staff across critical care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
