Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician with an Expertise in Cardiology
We are looking to appoint a fixed term full-time (10 PA) Consultant PEC. This post has arisen to cover maternity leave and includes a mixture of cardiology clinics and ward work across paediatrics and neonatal services. The postholder will work collaboratively with the trust's existing PEC and cardiology specialist nurse and will take part in the on-call rota (1:16) across general paediatrics and neonatal services. Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in paediatrics and have a special interest in Paediatric cardiology at the time of commencing the appointment. The successful candidate will join a team of 16 Paediatric Consultants who share General Paediatric and neonatal work. There are also 4 SAS doctors, 4 Tier 2 Paediatric STs, 7 Tier 1 doctors, 2 CANPs and 2 Physician Associates on the acute paediatric rota in addition to Clinical Nurse Specialists for Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes, soon to include Cardiology. Main Duties of the Job
Paediatric Cardiology New and Follow-Up clinics: weekly Joint outreach clinics with the Brompton and Evelina Hospitals Echocardiography as required for inpatient stays on both Paediatric and Neonatal units To share work related to relevant committees, working groups and training of staff within the department, particularly relating to cardiology. Take part in an on-call rota (1:16) for General Paediatrics and Neonates About Us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We strive to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, guided by our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork. Job Responsibilities
There is a twelve cot Neonatal Unit (NNU) with two fully equipped intensive care cots. The NNU has been upgraded and re-equipped to provide a more efficient and comfortable working environment. The number of deliveries at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust continues to rise and is currently around 2,629 per year. The NNU is equipped with 2 Draegar patient-triggered ventilators and 4 high flow machines and nasal CPAP flow drivers, together with appropriate monitoring equipment, which includes facilities for CFM. The unit is a designated Level 1-unit (30 weeks and above) and babies born less than 30 weeks are stabilised and retrieved by the PANDR (Transport team incorporating ANTS) 24/7. Person Specification
Qualifications
Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview. Hold Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent APLS/NLS Instructor Clinical Experience
Special Interest (SPIN) in Cardiology Experience and training in child protection Level 3 EPLS or APLS Echocardiography Training Experience in a wide variety of general specialist Paediatrics in a senior role in the UK. 1 Year Paediatric Cardiology Experience Experience in Managing children with both chronic and acute Cardiac conditions. Entry on the Specialist Register in Neonates Experience in Neonatal echocardiography Management and Administration
Willingness to share management and administration duties with consultant colleagues. Experience in clinical audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance Attended a management course and have some experience of management Teaching Experience
Experience in teaching students and doctors in training Formal training in teaching methods Willingness to develop personal teaching skills by participating in Trainer Development Programme Research
Critical reading skills Evidence-based approach to clinical practice. Experience of research Publication of peer-reviewed research Presentations at national and international meetings. Enthusiasm and plans for research in a DGH setting Personal Skills and Qualities
Ability to communicate clearly. Show caring attitude to patients and staff. Ability to work effectively in a team. Commitment to work within Trust policies. Commitment to CPD as laid down by the RCPCH. Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping. Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities. Ability to travel to rural locations. Understanding of the aim and need for appraisal Training and experience in appraisal systems Clinical Governance
Broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance. Standards
Thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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We are looking to appoint a fixed term full-time (10 PA) Consultant PEC. This post has arisen to cover maternity leave and includes a mixture of cardiology clinics and ward work across paediatrics and neonatal services. The postholder will work collaboratively with the trust's existing PEC and cardiology specialist nurse and will take part in the on-call rota (1:16) across general paediatrics and neonatal services. Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in paediatrics and have a special interest in Paediatric cardiology at the time of commencing the appointment. The successful candidate will join a team of 16 Paediatric Consultants who share General Paediatric and neonatal work. There are also 4 SAS doctors, 4 Tier 2 Paediatric STs, 7 Tier 1 doctors, 2 CANPs and 2 Physician Associates on the acute paediatric rota in addition to Clinical Nurse Specialists for Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes, soon to include Cardiology. Main Duties of the Job
Paediatric Cardiology New and Follow-Up clinics: weekly Joint outreach clinics with the Brompton and Evelina Hospitals Echocardiography as required for inpatient stays on both Paediatric and Neonatal units To share work related to relevant committees, working groups and training of staff within the department, particularly relating to cardiology. Take part in an on-call rota (1:16) for General Paediatrics and Neonates About Us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We strive to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, guided by our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork. Job Responsibilities
There is a twelve cot Neonatal Unit (NNU) with two fully equipped intensive care cots. The NNU has been upgraded and re-equipped to provide a more efficient and comfortable working environment. The number of deliveries at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust continues to rise and is currently around 2,629 per year. The NNU is equipped with 2 Draegar patient-triggered ventilators and 4 high flow machines and nasal CPAP flow drivers, together with appropriate monitoring equipment, which includes facilities for CFM. The unit is a designated Level 1-unit (30 weeks and above) and babies born less than 30 weeks are stabilised and retrieved by the PANDR (Transport team incorporating ANTS) 24/7. Person Specification
Qualifications
Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview. Hold Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent APLS/NLS Instructor Clinical Experience
Special Interest (SPIN) in Cardiology Experience and training in child protection Level 3 EPLS or APLS Echocardiography Training Experience in a wide variety of general specialist Paediatrics in a senior role in the UK. 1 Year Paediatric Cardiology Experience Experience in Managing children with both chronic and acute Cardiac conditions. Entry on the Specialist Register in Neonates Experience in Neonatal echocardiography Management and Administration
Willingness to share management and administration duties with consultant colleagues. Experience in clinical audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance Attended a management course and have some experience of management Teaching Experience
Experience in teaching students and doctors in training Formal training in teaching methods Willingness to develop personal teaching skills by participating in Trainer Development Programme Research
Critical reading skills Evidence-based approach to clinical practice. Experience of research Publication of peer-reviewed research Presentations at national and international meetings. Enthusiasm and plans for research in a DGH setting Personal Skills and Qualities
Ability to communicate clearly. Show caring attitude to patients and staff. Ability to work effectively in a team. Commitment to work within Trust policies. Commitment to CPD as laid down by the RCPCH. Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping. Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities. Ability to travel to rural locations. Understanding of the aim and need for appraisal Training and experience in appraisal systems Clinical Governance
Broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance. Standards
Thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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