Job summary
Employer heading
Cons. Paeds with SI in Neonates, Endocrine, Haem/Onc or Safeguarding
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
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We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
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Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity for aÌý consultant paediatrician post with a special interest in Neonates, Endocrine, Haem/Onc or Safeguarding coming up to join the existing team of 13 Consultants.Ìý
Applications are invited for three (3) WTE Consultant Paediatricians to join 13 other Acute Paediatricians in the department. The post will be based in the Paediatric Department at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with responsibilities across the Trust.
You should be able to provide acute paediatric emergency and ambulatory care and provide Consultant of the week cover on Paeds and Neonates as well as take on-call in both acute Paediatrics, PAU and Neonatology (level 2). Outpatient activities provides an opportunity to further develop special interest.
This job description is Royal College approved.Ìý
Main duties of the job
There is an expectation that you will have an interest, or experience, inÌý Neonates, Endocrine, Haem/Onc or Safeguarding . If the successful candidates do not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role, which will be included in their job plan.
There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidates to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per their clinical interest as above.
This post will complement the existing 13 consultants to provide attending and on-call services for General Paediatrics and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
On call: With this post the on-call commitments will become 1 in 14.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.Ìý
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.Ìý
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Weekly Timetable:
The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7-day working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at regular intervals following the initial appointment.
The job plan (for a full-time contract) will consist of the following (provisional timetable below):
- Direct Clinical Care:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 8.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes clinical activity, clinical related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work)
- Supporting Professional Activities: Ìý 1.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
- Additional payment for on call will be calculated once job plan is finalised.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD,PhD in Paediatrics
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent team player and the ability to work with staff at all levels - evidenced in supporting information
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to manage and lead department
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in general paediatrics and neonatal intensive care in the UK
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable criteria
- Specialist interest in Neonates, Endocrine, Haem/Onc or Safeguarding
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
- Kilai Ominu-Evbota
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Paediatrics Southend
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 435 555
- Additional information
Extn: 8376
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