Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity based at Basildon Hospital for full-time Consultant Paediatricians with a special interest in Gastroenterology and/or Epilepisy to join our close knit and engaged team, complementing our established team of 16 consultants, providing attending and on-call services for our General Paediatrics and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
If this sounds like the right role for you but you do not currently have the relevant experience, please apply as we are pleased to be able to offer support and development for these roles.
For those with a special interest there will also be opportunities for you to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per above.
We welcome your application today.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the roles, outlined below, are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
It is expected that you will maintain APLS/NLS provider status and keep up to date with current developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.
As one of our Paediatric Consultants you will be expected to, provide clinical leadership,set standards of clinical care, participate in the development of acute child health services and promote integration between primary and secondary care services and preventative health.
Your role will entail undertaking 3 outpatient sessions per week and the expectation that you have the abilities to set up and work in a multi-disciplinary team and have clinical accountability for the day-to-day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Paediatric Consultant role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you today
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Paediatric Consultant role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you today
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
- Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS, BLS, NLS and Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Application clearly evidences thorough & broad training and experience in the specialty
- Application demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Application demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
- Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS, BLS, NLS and Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Application clearly evidences thorough & broad training and experience in the specialty
- Application demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Application demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
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).
