Locum Consultant in Paediatrics

Locum Paediatric Consultant Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision 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. Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a full time Locum Paediatric Consultant on a 12-month fixed term contract, who is a General Paediatrician who can cover both acute Paediatrics and neonates. The post also includes 1PA for safeguarding work as the deputy to the named doctor for safeguarding. The Paediatric department is based at Whipps Cross Hospital and is part of the Children’s Clinical Board and Network within Barts Health, you will be joining a department that currently has 14 Consultant Acute Physicians. Main Duties of the Job This is a fixed term (12 months post) to join the Consultant workforce here at Whipps Cross. We are looking for candidates who are general Paediatricians who can cover both acute Paediatrics and neonates. They will also have responsibilities covering the Paediatric Assessment Unit on a rota basis. Current clinical work is divided into weeks attending the acute service and non-attending weeks. In return, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. We are developing a new hospital as part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme, so this is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the services and department of the future. About Us Whipps Cross Hospital provides a comprehensive acute paediatric and neonatal service in Northeast London. Waltham Forest has a child population (0-16) of approximately 60,000 but children from surrounding boroughs are also seen at Whipps Cross Hospital. The hospital serves Waltham Forest, Redbridge and parts of Epping Forest. The Paediatric unit works with the Children’s Home Care Nursing Team, based at Wood Street Child Development Centre. The team supports children of all ages at home who have medical needs e.g. gastrostomy, diabetes, oxygen dependency, daily IV antibiotics, home ventilation and end of life care. We also work with the Hospital at home service who allow early discharge from hospital as the care continues at home with up to 3 times a day nursing visit. Barts Health’s education academy aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees. Job Description Job Responsibilities No matter where you start within the NHS, you will have access to extra training and be given every chance to progress within the organisation. You will receive an annual personal review and development plan to support your career progression, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills and experience. Your primary base will be Whipps Cross Hospital. However, there may also be a requirement for you to attend other hospitals within the Trust where appropriate for work or training at Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible. Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a full time Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in respiratory medicine to fulfil a 12-month fixed term post. This is to cover a period of maternity leave. Ideally the candidate will have experience in respiratory medicine but we will consider applicants without this training as the candidate will be supported by the RLH respiratory team. You will be joining a department that currently has 13 Consultant Acute Physicians who cover both Paediatrics and Neonates. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. We are developing a new hospital as part of the Governments New Hospital Programme, so this is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the services and department of the future. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MRCPCH or equivalent MB BS or equivalent Desirable MD MSc General Professional Training Essential Entry on the Specialist Register in paediatrics, or at the time of interview the applicant can produce evidence that they are within 6 months of CCT date and is expected to achieve CCT APLS and NLS provider Desirable APLS instructor NLS instructor Specialist Experience Essential 6 months core neonatal training 6 months experience in a paediatric assessment unit Desirable 6 months in a level 3 unit during Registrar training Level of Responsibility Essential Competent paediatrician, confident to work without direct supervision Leadership and Management Skills Essential To demonstrate leadership skills and behaviours. Ability to prioritise tasks. To lead and motivate junior staff. Desirable Management and leadership development course or qualification Teaching Skills Essential Experience of undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching. Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 259-MED0719WXH #J-18808-Ljbffr