Job summary
Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics
Barnet Hospital
7 PA post
3 month fixed term - This post is available to start as soon as possible
Main duties of the job
We invite applications for the post of a locum general paediatrician to cover for long term sickness (3 month FTC). The post holder will be part of the 1:12 Consultant on call rota at Barnet hospital site. The job comprises of 6 DCC and 1 SPA activities annualised.
About us
The Paediatric Department consists of a Children's Ward (24 beds), Pluto day unit (6 beds) and Paediatric Assessment Unit Co-located with paediatric emergency department. The department also provides Level 1 POSCU services at this site. The Level 2 Neonatal Unit has 30 cots, 4 of which are equipped for intensive care, 6 High Dependency and a 4-bed transitional care ward.
The Children's ward (Galaxy) accepts acute paediatric admissions, planned admissions for investigations and surgical cases (both acute and elective work). There are approximately 3,000 medical admissions annually to the ward which operates a 'Consultant of the week' system. Attending consultant also supports paediatric ED flow till 1PM on weekdays. Though some days there is overlapping cover provided by 2 PEM consultants. There is a separate on call consultant covering ED from 1PM onwards who are resident till 9 PM.
About 30000 children attend our dedicated paediatric ED each year which has 3 cubicles, 2 beds and breast feeding room and a dedicated paediatric resus bay. Paediatric Home Care Team which provides care for more than 800 children at their homes annually.
Paediatric out patients is based out of our sister site in Chase farm.
There are regular general paediatric clinics and specialist clinics for haematology, oncology, allergy, asthma, child development, diabetes, endocrinology, nephrology, cardiology (GOSH), dermatology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, genetics (Kennedy Galton) and neurology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As detailed on the attached job description
7 PA post (including 1:12 week day and weekend on call rota)
To start as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
As detailed on the attached job description
7 PA post (including 1:12 week day and weekend on call rota)
To start as soon as possible
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Paediatrics; or
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months of being accepted for the specialist register for paediatrics at the time of interview
- Fellowship / Membership of relevant Royal College Of Paediatrics & Child Health / equivalent
- APLS/NLS provider
- Level 2/3 Child Protection training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered
Desirable
- Experience in one of the following paediatric sub specialities - rheumatology, HDU, Ambulatory
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Paediatrics; or
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months of being accepted for the specialist register for paediatrics at the time of interview
- Fellowship / Membership of relevant Royal College Of Paediatrics & Child Health / equivalent
- APLS/NLS provider
- Level 2/3 Child Protection training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered
Desirable
- Experience in one of the following paediatric sub specialities - rheumatology, HDU, Ambulatory
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).
