Job summary
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
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Job overview
This is a locum appointment for 12 months to cover maternity leave anticipated to start from April 2025 at UHDB Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Derbyshire Children’s Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, although other services are provided across all the Trust sites including the Queens Hospital Burton site and peripheral clinics at Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatrician to join our flexible team and compliment the range of services provided.
Main duties of the job
The role on offer is for an 8 PA contract . It will include a 1:8 on-call commitment for general paediatrics and for providing an out-of-hours emergency service (non-resident Rota), on a shared basis with other Consultants within the Department for which an on-call availability supplement is payable.
You will be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Ability to offer expert opinion & take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the wide spectrum of paediatric disorders.
Experience of &commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduate
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Please see job description for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential criteria
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application
- Full Membership of RCPCH
- APLS provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable criteria
- APLS/ instructor
- Interest / experience in paediatric adolescent health / eating disorders
- Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in General Paediatrics
- Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in General Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in medical education
Research Experience
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
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
- Dr Donna Traves
- Job title
- Clinical Director for Paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 786441
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