Job summary
The post will be based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital. The main purpose of the post is to provide a robust consultant body to maintain cover for PCCU and support Embrace, the regional paediatric critical care transport service.
Due to the nature of duties undertaken the post holder will be expected to join colleagues in working flexibly within the rota
A full day on ICU is 2.5 PAs whilst a day covering HDU is 2.25 PAs (to allow for flexibility daytime activity is averaged over a number of weeks).
To achieve a 10 PA job plan, the above allocation of PAs has been assigned.
The person appointed will take an equal share in providing on-call consultant cover for PCCU and will be required to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. He/she/they will have continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper functioning of the Critical Care Unit.
If the person appointed elects to hold a part-time contract, the duties specified above will substantially require the whole of the appointee's professional time and will involve a minimum work commitment equivalent to 7 PAs per week.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the training of individuals in the following training programmes, paediatrics, adult intensive care, and advanced nurse practitioners.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital. The main purpose of the post is to provide a robust consultant body to maintain cover for PCCU and support Embrace, the regional paediatric critical care transport service.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at the Sheffield Childrens Hospital. The main purpose of the post is to provide a robust consultant body to maintain cover for PCCU and support Embrace, the regional paediatric critical care transport service.
Due to the nature of duties undertaken the post holder will be expected to join colleagues in working flexibly within the rota.
PAs
Critical Care clinical daytime activity 4.625
(ICU 2.375, HDU 2.25)
On-call (Predicted & Unpredicted) 3.375
1:9 on call
Supporting professional activities 2
Teaching and Training
Audit
Research
Governance including Mortality and Morbidity Meetings Total 10
A full day on ICU is 2.5 PAs whilst a day covering HDU is 2.25 PAs (to allow for flexibility daytime activity is averaged over a number of weeks).
To achieve a 10 PA job plan, the above allocation of PAs has been assigned.
The person appointed will take an equal share in providing on-call consultant cover for PCCU and will be required to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. He/she/they will have continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper functioning of the Critical Care Unit.
If the person appointed elects to hold a part-time contract, the duties specified above will substantially require the whole of the appointees professional time and will involve a minimum work commitment equivalent to 7 PAs per week.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the training of individuals in the following training programmes, paediatrics, adult intensive care, and advanced nurse practitioners.
Proposed (representative) job plan
Monday
AM
Admin/Grand Round
PM
Admin
Tuesday
AM
Weekly Consultants Clinical meeting
PCCU (HDU/ICU)
PM
PCCU (HDU/ICU)
Wednesday
AM
PCCU (ICU)
PM
PCCU (ICU) and overnight on call
Thursday
AM
Post on call
PM
Post on call
Friday
AM
PM
Note that clinical commitments consist of one day of ICU / HDU (representing 2.5 PAs for ICU and 2.25 PAs for HDU) during weekdays. The work pattern generally supports a Monday to Thursday Consultant of the week cover on ICU. Overnight on call commitments often follow HDU days. 0.25 PA is allocated for the care of long-term patients, bereavement follow up, and related clinical administrative w
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at the Sheffield Childrens Hospital. The main purpose of the post is to provide a robust consultant body to maintain cover for PCCU and support Embrace, the regional paediatric critical care transport service.
Due to the nature of duties undertaken the post holder will be expected to join colleagues in working flexibly within the rota.
PAs
Critical Care clinical daytime activity 4.625
(ICU 2.375, HDU 2.25)
On-call (Predicted & Unpredicted) 3.375
1:9 on call
Supporting professional activities 2
Teaching and Training
Audit
Research
Governance including Mortality and Morbidity Meetings Total 10
A full day on ICU is 2.5 PAs whilst a day covering HDU is 2.25 PAs (to allow for flexibility daytime activity is averaged over a number of weeks).
To achieve a 10 PA job plan, the above allocation of PAs has been assigned.
The person appointed will take an equal share in providing on-call consultant cover for PCCU and will be required to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. He/she/they will have continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper functioning of the Critical Care Unit.
If the person appointed elects to hold a part-time contract, the duties specified above will substantially require the whole of the appointees professional time and will involve a minimum work commitment equivalent to 7 PAs per week.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the training of individuals in the following training programmes, paediatrics, adult intensive care, and advanced nurse practitioners.
Proposed (representative) job plan
Monday
AM
Admin/Grand Round
PM
Admin
Tuesday
AM
Weekly Consultants Clinical meeting
PCCU (HDU/ICU)
PM
PCCU (HDU/ICU)
Wednesday
AM
PCCU (ICU)
PM
PCCU (ICU) and overnight on call
Thursday
AM
Post on call
PM
Post on call
Friday
AM
PM
Note that clinical commitments consist of one day of ICU / HDU (representing 2.5 PAs for ICU and 2.25 PAs for HDU) during weekdays. The work pattern generally supports a Monday to Thursday Consultant of the week cover on ICU. Overnight on call commitments often follow HDU days. 0.25 PA is allocated for the care of long-term patients, bereavement follow up, and related clinical administrative w
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent higher qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit/rotation approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this has been signed off by the PICM ISAC including six months of anaesthetic training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in paediatric intensive care and paediatric high dependency care
- Experience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality critical care in the in-patient setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
- Experience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on critical care remotely
Desirable
- Experience in related sub-specialities
- Experience in critical care transport medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage clinical workload
- Basic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotas
- Clear contribution to audit to effect change
- Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
- Ability to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes
- Teaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management course
- Experience in quality improvement projects
- Demonstration of research in Paediatric Intensive Care or Anaesthesia
- Ability to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleagues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuing own professional development
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Drive and determination to effect change to improve clinical care
- Proactive approach to supporting own and colleagues' well-being
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to additional professional responsibilities in the department
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent higher qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit/rotation approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this has been signed off by the PICM ISAC including six months of anaesthetic training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in paediatric intensive care and paediatric high dependency care
- Experience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality critical care in the in-patient setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
- Experience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on critical care remotely
Desirable
- Experience in related sub-specialities
- Experience in critical care transport medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage clinical workload
- Basic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotas
- Clear contribution to audit to effect change
- Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
- Ability to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes
- Teaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management course
- Experience in quality improvement projects
- Demonstration of research in Paediatric Intensive Care or Anaesthesia
- Ability to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleagues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuing own professional development
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Drive and determination to effect change to improve clinical care
- Proactive approach to supporting own and colleagues' well-being
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to additional professional responsibilities in the department
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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).
