Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Consultant Paediatrician with a Specialist Interest in Paediatric Epilepsy. This post would also include a requirement to be part of the Acute Paediatric & Neonatal attending and on-call rotas within the service.
This post is offered at 7PA's per week to include on-call working, with the job plan agreed with the Clinical Director upon the confirmation of an unconditional offer of employment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 20x Consultant Paediatricians and will undertake a split rota of inpatient and outpatient work providing input into the General, Ambulatory, and Neonatal Attending and On-call rota's, as well as completion a set number of Outpatient clinics both in General Paediatrics and Paediatric Epilepsy. On-call activities will be allocated on a pro-rata basis.
The Paediatric Epilepsy team consists of 1.40WTE Consultant staffing, inclusive of this role, and 1WTE Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The appointee to this post is required to:
- Provide senior clinician services to Paediatrics as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call.
- Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust's resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.
- Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.
- Actively participate in the Unit's Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
- Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
For further information please contact;
- Dr Dhruv Rastogi - Consultant Paediatrician & Divisional Clinical Director through Divisional PA Laveezah Khan on 0771 070 1873 or at laveezah.khan@nhs.net
- Dr Reshmy Nair - Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Lead on 0208 887 4672 or at reshmynair1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
For further information please contact;
- Dr Dhruv Rastogi - Consultant Paediatrician & Divisional Clinical Director through Divisional PA Laveezah Khan on 0771 070 1873 or at laveezah.khan@nhs.net
- Dr Reshmy Nair - Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Lead on 0208 887 4672 or at reshmynair1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- CCT paediatrics (or within 6 months of obtaining)
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Confidence with child safeguarding - up to date level 3 training essential
- Management, teaching and governance experience
- Pathway development and service change experience
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree
- Research / publications
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Confidence with child safeguarding - up to date level 3 training essential
- Management, teaching and governance experience
- Pathway development and service change experience
Desirable
- Confidence in managing Neonates at LNU level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- APLS/EPALS/NLS provider
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- APLS/EPALS/NLS instructor
Teaching
Essential
- Excellent teaching ability
Desirable
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
- Knowledge of resource management issues
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- CCT paediatrics (or within 6 months of obtaining)
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Confidence with child safeguarding - up to date level 3 training essential
- Management, teaching and governance experience
- Pathway development and service change experience
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree
- Research / publications
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Confidence with child safeguarding - up to date level 3 training essential
- Management, teaching and governance experience
- Pathway development and service change experience
Desirable
- Confidence in managing Neonates at LNU level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- APLS/EPALS/NLS provider
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- APLS/EPALS/NLS instructor
Teaching
Essential
- Excellent teaching ability
Desirable
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
- Knowledge of resource management issues
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
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).
