Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 230-43192503-SURG-CP-A
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital
- Town
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/02/2025
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision isÌý"to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and joinÌý#TeamEliot.
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Job overview
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate's will join our team at a very exciting time. We have transformed the Paediatric model at Nuneaton which puts Clinicians leading and working together for career development at the heart of our service. Our vision is to provide first class consultant-delivered care to the children and families of Nuneaton and North Warwickshire.
The department has 8 Consultants, 6 middle grade doctors, 6 tier 1 junior doctors and 3 advanced practitioner nurses in an integrated multi-professional model of care. ÌýA good general Paediatric and Neonatal background is the priority and practical skills are essential. Special interests to complement the team are welcomed and in addition the opportunity exists for further on the job development.Ìý
In this new model consultants are resident on call at night, at the weekend. During the week the middle grade tier are resident on site with the consultant available from home after 21.30. There is also a tier one of junior doctors and physicians associates as well as rostered support from advanced clinical practitioners both in Paediatrics and neonatal care. The resident nature of the evening and night work provides for substantial time off during the week because daytime activity is adjusted accordingly - detailed in the example work schedule Acute Paediatric Service.
There is no Paediatric inpatient ward at Nuneaton and ambulances convey directly to UHCW hospital.Ìý
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision toÌý‘excel at patient care’ Ìýtakes centre stage.Ìý An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.Ìý Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:Ìý On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plusÌý bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working,Ìý extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide, with Consultant colleagues, general Paediatric and Neonatal services within George Eliot NHS Trust for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department
- To undertake General Paediatric Outpatient Clinics and other special interest clinics as appropriate to the skills/interests of the post holder and as agreed at annual Job Planning
- The post holder undertakes to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
- Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients (including activity data as required) in line with Trust Policy.
There is scope for a motivated consultant to take the lead in shaping the future of the service and for special interests to complement the team including cardiology and safeguarding.
About the Team and the Trust
The Children’s Department is undergoing significant changes in the next few months.Ìý There are dedicated clinical areas:
- Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit within the Consultant Led Maternity Unit.
- CAU, currently located within ED but with aspirations for development.
- Outpatient Clinics
Nuneaton itself offers all the advantages of urban living with easy access to the beautiful countryside nearby and good wider transport links.Ìý The George Eliot serves a population of about 300,000 from Nuneaton & Bedworth, North Warwickshire, South West Leicestershire and Northern Coventry. It serves a catchment population between the major hospitals in Coventry, Leicester and East Birmingham and has good working links with the specialist services at tertiary units in Birmingham and Leicester.
The region has very reasonable house prices, and a large choice of very good state and private sector schools in the area, make this an ideal setting for a family home. There are numerous villages within easy driving distance of the hospital for those who prefer a rural setting. It’s a great place to bring up a family, have a great quality of life and a great place to work.
We are committed to balance well-being and professional interest throughout a career in Paediatrics at the George Eliot. We are delighted to offer an interesting yet life-style compatible 1:8 Consultant of the Week rota. This consultant is responsible for all the patients seen by the Paediatric team in the hospital for a consecutive period of either 4 week days (Monday - Thursday) or 3 weekend days (Friday – Sunday). The week is split to provide better work-life balance. The Consultant of the Week will have no other routine commitments such as clinics.Ìý An example 10PA work schedule is included in the Job Description.
The post is offered on a full-time basis; however, the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.Ìý The post-holder (full-time or part-time) will be expected to take part in the full on-call rota.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
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Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Up to date competence in Practical skills in neonatology
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Training and experience in general Paediatrics (minimum 3 years at Middle Grade level or equivalent)
- Training and experience in neonatology (Minimum 1 year of which 6 months in a level 3 unit)
- Training and Experience in child protection, with Level 3 Safeguarding Training (or equivalent)
- Training and Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- An area of experience or special interest to complement those of the existing paediatricians
- Experience in teaching
- Participation in audit or research
Desirable criteria
- Training and experience in Community Paediatrics (6 months at SpR level or equivalent)
- Management experience
Qualification & Professional Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register as a Paediatrician or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration on the date of interview
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- APLS/EPLS and NLS Provider (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching the Teachers Course
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Willingness to participate in resident on call rota
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of the healthcare team
- Willingness to adapt to service developments
- Good time-management skills
- Willingness to take part in teaching
- Willingness to provide close supervision of junior staff
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
- Sandra Mellor-McGuigan
- Job title
- Interim Deputy General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07721237529
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