Job summary
We are in the exciting position of offering a substantive
General Paediatric Consultant posts based at the University Hospital of North
Durham at 10PA (full time, equivalent to 40 hour per week).
This is a traditional acute consultant posts
with regular oncalls (no middle-grade duties). We are seeking to appoint an
experienced colleague with a speciality interest in one of our paediatric
sub-specialities.
Main duties of the job
The post will have the following objectives:
1) Full contribution to the Paediatrician of the Week and
Paediatrician of the Day duties (POW and POD) rota to support paediatric
in-patient unit, paediatric assessment unit, special care baby unit and on-call
cover.
2) To deliver care to patients with common paediatric
illnesses by participating in hot week which is currently 1 in 10. To manage
paediatric and neonatal emergencies and provide leadership in stabilisation and
transfer of sick children in hours and out of hours by participating in
non-resident on-call rota (1 in 10).
3) To manage babies in special care baby unit (30 weeks and
above) and supervising trainees in managing transitional care and post-natal
ward babies.
4) To provide outpatient clinics: General Paediatrics &
sub-speciality interest
5) To manage children presenting to the ward with acute
safeguarding concerns and to participate in elective safeguarding clinics.
To participate in Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching,
quality improvement activities and to contribute to research activities.
To be a clinical supervisor and or educational
supervisor to trainees and non-training trust registrars.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following provides details of the ward activity and
clinical related activity components of the job plan which are annualised to 42
weeks per year.
The final job plan will be agreed with Clinical Director
prior to commencing the post.
Acute Paediatric Duties (Annualised 10 PA over 42 weeks):
POW, M-F, 9am to 5pm (1 in 10) = 52 PA
POD, M-F, 9am to 10pm (1 in 10)= 91 PA
Weekends 9am to 6pm on site (1 in 10)= 31 PA
Non-resident on call (1 in 10)= 31PA
Outpatient:
General Paediatric & Sub-Speciality= 84 PA
Safeguarding Clinics = 21 PA
SPA= 63 PA
Other Admin / QI= 42 PA
Calculations based on 42 weeks / year
(6 weeks annual leave, 2 week public holidays
and 2 weeks study leave)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following provides details of the ward activity and
clinical related activity components of the job plan which are annualised to 42
weeks per year.
The final job plan will be agreed with Clinical Director
prior to commencing the post.
Acute Paediatric Duties (Annualised 10 PA over 42 weeks):
POW, M-F, 9am to 5pm (1 in 10) = 52 PA
POD, M-F, 9am to 10pm (1 in 10)= 91 PA
Weekends 9am to 6pm on site (1 in 10)= 31 PA
Non-resident on call (1 in 10)= 31PA
Outpatient:
General Paediatric & Sub-Speciality= 84 PA
Safeguarding Clinics = 21 PA
SPA= 63 PA
Other Admin / QI= 42 PA
Calculations based on 42 weeks / year
(6 weeks annual leave, 2 week public holidays
and 2 weeks study leave)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/ CESR date
Desirable
- A higher qualification eg MSc in Paediatrics
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Wide range of general paediatric and neonatal skills.
- APLS and NLS provider status or equivalent.
- Level 3 Child protection training
Desirable
- APLS / EPLS /NLS instructor status would be welcomed
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
Experience
Essential
- SpR Training Programme in Paediatrics, or equivalent
- Broad acute, neonatal & community paediatric experience
Desirable
- 1 year Training or SPIN module in Diabetes/ Allergy / Cardiology/ another paediatric sub-speciality at a recognised training unit
Special Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based medicine and critical appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/ CESR date
Desirable
- A higher qualification eg MSc in Paediatrics
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Wide range of general paediatric and neonatal skills.
- APLS and NLS provider status or equivalent.
- Level 3 Child protection training
Desirable
- APLS / EPLS /NLS instructor status would be welcomed
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
Experience
Essential
- SpR Training Programme in Paediatrics, or equivalent
- Broad acute, neonatal & community paediatric experience
Desirable
- 1 year Training or SPIN module in Diabetes/ Allergy / Cardiology/ another paediatric sub-speciality at a recognised training unit
Special Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based medicine and critical appraisal
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).
