Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our busy and dynamic paediatric emergency department as an locum consultant. There are up to 10PAsavailable for the successful applicant(s). This role is open to full time and part time applicants.
The post will be based at the main site of Sheffield Children's Hospital.
This post is available between October 23 and March 24, with the potential to progress to a permanent role.
Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics with at least 6 months experience in paediatric emergency medicine. Equivalent clinical experience will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
With Emergency Medicine consultant colleagues, the appointee will provide and maintain the Emergency Medicine Service in the hospital.
- Examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The patients remain the responsibility of the Emergency Department until they are referred to the inpatient team, outpatients, their GP or discharged home.
- Supervision of junior / middle grade medical staff in the department during clinical PA's and availability for advice and support to staff during on-call hours.
- Provision of emergency on-call services to the Emergency Department, at the Sheffield Children's Hospital, with other senior ED staff. Consultants must be available on call within 30 minutes
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
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Relevant specialist qualification (MRCPCH, FRCEM) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- APLS / EPLS provider
- Trauma course provider - ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent
- Safeguarding level 3
Desirable
- APLS / EPLS (or equivalent ) instructor
- ATLS / ETC (or equivalent) Trauma course instructor
- Educational qualification
- CCT in Paediatric Emergency Medicine sub-specialty
Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine
Desirable
- Experience at Consultant level (or equivalent).
Previous Training Management/Audit
Essential
- Clear involvement in audit, Quality improvement and Governance projects
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
- Quality improvement project involvement
- Management /Leadership qualification
Academic Achievements Research/Publications
Essential
- Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Desirable
- Shown evidence of participation in relevant specialist research
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
- Ability to teach
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
- Good team management and able to prioritise well
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Instructor on APLS / ATLS / GIC or equivalent
- PG Education qualification
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, accountability, respect, excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Relevant specialist qualification (MRCPCH, FRCEM) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- APLS / EPLS provider
- Trauma course provider - ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent
- Safeguarding level 3
Desirable
- APLS / EPLS (or equivalent ) instructor
- ATLS / ETC (or equivalent) Trauma course instructor
- Educational qualification
- CCT in Paediatric Emergency Medicine sub-specialty
Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine
Desirable
- Experience at Consultant level (or equivalent).
Previous Training Management/Audit
Essential
- Clear involvement in audit, Quality improvement and Governance projects
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
- Quality improvement project involvement
- Management /Leadership qualification
Academic Achievements Research/Publications
Essential
- Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Desirable
- Shown evidence of participation in relevant specialist research
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
- Ability to teach
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
- Good team management and able to prioritise well
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Instructor on APLS / ATLS / GIC or equivalent
- PG Education qualification
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, accountability, respect, 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
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).
