Job summary
- Main area
- General Paediatrics
- Grade
- YM73
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 259-MED01521RLH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Paediatric Oncology
YM73
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
We are delighted to invite applications for a 12 month locum consultant post in Paediatric Oncology and General Paediatrics. Applications are welcomed from candidates that hold SPIN or GRID (or equivalent) training in the oncology.ÌýThe successful candidates will join a highly motivated, consultant led team delivering high quality paediatric care to Tower Hamlets & East London.Ìý
The post holder will provide cover for maternity leave and will support the general paediatric consultant team meeting the paediatric emergency service standards in having on-site presence 14 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
The paediatric oncology and general paediatric departments are based at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. The Children’s Hospital Division of the Royal London Hospital manages over 20,000 inpatient spells a year and sees over 22,000 new patients and over 47,000 follow up patients per year in clinic. The oncology service runs a level 2 POSCU that has approximately 50 patients being actively managed at any point in time.
The paediatric department is welcoming and friendly. Our multidisciplinary clinical team includes nurses, play specialists, clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals working alongside doctors in training, clinical fellows, associate specialists & consultants. All of our team are dedicated to the highest standards in clinical care and patient safety.
Main duties of the job
The paedaitric oncology duties of the post include; inpatient ward reviews 2-3 days a week, a weekly paediatric oncology outpatient clinic and MDT, chemotherapy prescribing (must have PTC prescribing accreditation), working with three Macmillan clinical nurse specialists Ìý& two other consultant colleagues with dedicated oncology time in their job plan to Ìýprovide cover for the service. There is no on-call commitment for oncology.
The general paediatric duties of the post include; participation in the short stay attending week rotas &/or inpatient attending week rotas, the on-call rota (which includes on-site duties until 22:00 on week nights) and both general paediatric & rapid access clinics.Ìý
This is a 10PA post but applications are welcome from candidates hoping to work less than whole time or who wish to job share.
Candidates must:
1. hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.Ìý
2. be on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of successful completion of UK paediatric training at the time of interview.
Details of the job plans and full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications are included in the application pack.
Enquiries are welcomed by Dr Giles Armstrong, Clinical Director for General & Community Paediatrics on 020 3594 1437 or e-mailÌý[email protected] and by Dr Susie Minson & Dr Amit Bali, Joint Clinical Leads for General ÌýPaediatrics on 020 Ìý3594 1641 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]Ìý
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.ÌýÌý
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.ÌýÌý
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.ÌýÌý
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.Ìý
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or within 3 months of CCT
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable criteria
- Other postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad range of clinical experience in Acute General Paediatrics
- Higher specialist training in Paediatric Medicine
- Up to date APLS/PALS
- Experience in managing paediatric haemato-oncology patients
- Higher specialist training in Paediatric oncology (minimum of 6 months in a major Paediatric Haemato-oncology centre) Paediatric oncology SPIN or GRID
- Chemotherapy prescribing
Desirable criteria
- At least six months of PICU at middle grade level
- Experience working in a BMT centre for 6 months
- Experience working alongside a dedicated paediatric palliative care team
Skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Medical Management roles
- Knowledge of business planning and budgets
- Experience of dealing with governance and risk
- Experience of research projects (including PI)
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Have positive ambitions for self and department
- Commitment to continuing CPD, teaching, and education
- Attendance and punctuality
- Able to cope with stress, pressure, or setbacks
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical issues
- Ability to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals, share the load and introduce change collaboratively
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
- Able to empathise with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively
- Resilience when dealing with complex and challenging safeguarding scenarios
- Good oral and written communication skills
Education and teaching
Essential criteria
- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in undergraduate education
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Conroy
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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