Job summary
Consultant in Paediatrics - General Paediatrics with Neonates, and Community Paediatrics.
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in Paediatrics. This post will provide exciting opportunities to make a real difference to the care of children of York and North Yorkshire. This post is a hybrid general paediatric / community paediatric post, and will involve day time acute work as Consultant of the week and Neonatologist of the week on a 1:10 rota (5 general paediatric weeks a year and 4 neonatal weeks a year), when not on for the acute services weeks will include both general paediatric and community paediatric outpatient clinics. It is expected that the successful applicant will have relevant experience in general paediatrics and neonates (level 2 neonatal unit) and in community paediatrics (including neuro-disability and autism)
There is no out of hours commitment in this post.
The Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to directly influence both service delivery and the future development plans for the Paediatric services locally.
A key driver is to improve the overall patient experience and this is focused around providing a high quality, safe, responsive and coordinated service within the local and regional health area. The service is therefore looking to appoint an individual who has vision and drive combined with a passion for caring for children, to work in York and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
The general paediatric aspect of the job involves day time acute work as Consultant of the Week or Neonatologist of the Week, and general paediatric outpatient clinics.
The community paediatric aspect of the job involves developmental paediatric clinics, including assessment and management of patients with autism and complex neuro-disability. There will be opportunities for the successful applicant to develop any areas of special interest within the field of community paediatrics.
This post does not include any out of hours work and is a full time post (10 PA, including 1.25 PA SPA) but those wishing to work less than full time are also encouraged to apply.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification
- Registered with the GMC and hold a license to practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in paediatrics via; - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR
- An appropriate higher qualification e.g. MRCPCH
- APLS, NLS and Level 3 safeguarding
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Substantive NHS experience
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in paediatric work.
- Detailed working knowledge of safeguarding agenda, and its relevant legislation, policy and guidance
- Experience in neonatology
- specialist interest in Community Paediatrics/Neuro-Disability
- Experience of multiagency working in safeguarding children
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement/development
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
- Publications in peer review journals
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of teaching lay groups and paramedical staff
Personal Development Drive
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Problem Solving
Essential
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Leadership
Essential
- Ability to take on a leadership role to engage clinical and professional staff in all aspects of the role
- Capable of building trust and confidence
- Strategic thinker
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Team Work
Essential
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
Communication
Essential
- Communicates with and relates to others effectively
Self-Awareness
Essential
- Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
- Seeks new and better ways to do things
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
- Can be reflective rather than reactive
- Can seek appropriate information and support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification
- Registered with the GMC and hold a license to practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in paediatrics via; - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR
- An appropriate higher qualification e.g. MRCPCH
- APLS, NLS and Level 3 safeguarding
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Substantive NHS experience
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in paediatric work.
- Detailed working knowledge of safeguarding agenda, and its relevant legislation, policy and guidance
- Experience in neonatology
- specialist interest in Community Paediatrics/Neuro-Disability
- Experience of multiagency working in safeguarding children
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement/development
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
- Publications in peer review journals
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of teaching lay groups and paramedical staff
Personal Development Drive
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Problem Solving
Essential
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Leadership
Essential
- Ability to take on a leadership role to engage clinical and professional staff in all aspects of the role
- Capable of building trust and confidence
- Strategic thinker
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Team Work
Essential
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
Communication
Essential
- Communicates with and relates to others effectively
Self-Awareness
Essential
- Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
- Seeks new and better ways to do things
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
- Can be reflective rather than reactive
- Can seek appropriate information and support
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).
