71826230 - Locum Paediatric Nephrology Consultant

Advertised role location: ROYAL BELFAST HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN Official document: LOCUM Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist - JD (pdf) JOB DESCRIPTION POST: LOCUM Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist LOCATION: Based in the Belfast HSC Trust (RBHSC Site) REPORTS TO: Clinical Director RESPONSIBLE TO : Chief Executive, Belfast HSC Trust GENERAL INFORMATION The Belfast Health Care Trust The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust was established in April 2007, comprising the Belfast City Hospital, Mater Hospital, Musgrave Park Hospital, Royal Hospitals and South and East Belfast and North and West Belfast Health and Social Services Trusts. Hospital Profiles Belfast City Hospital (BCH) is a major teaching hospital, most of which is housed within the Tower. The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre opened on the campus in March 2006. A strong strategic focus on molecular medicine, cancer and renal services has enabled the development of a vigorous research programme, together with a large Cancer Clinical Trials Unit. There is a modern radiology department and substantial AHP Services (e.g., Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique; Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e., cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Values The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centred care by: Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect Displaying Openness and Trust Being Accountable Being Leading Edge Maximising Learning and Development By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s Vision. Personal Public involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. JOB SPECIFICATION POST: LOCUM Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist LOCATION: Based in the Belfast HSC Trust (RBHSC) Notes to applicants: 1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. 2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. 3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Full GMC Registration plus a License to Practice MB ChB or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist Register – Paediatrics CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of closing date) Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register on appointment or European Community Rights Have recognition of the specialist register in Nephrology or equivalent experience Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training Valid BLS Training The ability to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects of paediatric nephrology. Paediatric nephrology experience in a centre specialising in the care of children with acute and chronic renal failure and renal transplantation. The ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients. Ability to contribute to efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and ward duties. Demonstrate experience in organisation of audit to enhance service provision. Awareness of the requirements of Clinical Governance with particular reference to paediatric nephrology. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of critical appraisal skills and knowledge of research methods. Demonstration of the understanding of the ethical implications of research. Eligibility to work in the UK as per UKBA Immigration Regulations. UK Child Protection certification at time of appointment. Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team. Ability to train and supervise medical undergraduates and postgraduates. Evidence of effective team working. Evidence of good interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and all team members. DESIRABLE CRITERIA NLS certification / instructor in APLS/EPLS or NLS Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate Experience of service development Experience of quality improvement project development Experience of audit management Publications in peer reviewed journals MD by thesis Ability to supervise postgraduate research This post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups. As such, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies required are detailed in the NHS Medical Leadership Competency Framework (MLCF) available at Medical-Leadership-Competency-Framework Leadership Domains Demonstrating Personal Qualities Working with Others Managing Services Improving Services Setting Direction NOTE: Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. You will also be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce your registrable qualifications. If successful, you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. HSC Values Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role