Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Rheumatology - 8PA

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Royal Alexandra Hospital Town: Brighton Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 29/12/2024 23:59 Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Rheumatology – 8PA NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Job overview An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children’s Emergency Department by the sea in the South East of England. We have an opportunity for a general paediatrician with an existing special interest in Rheumatology or for someone who would like to develop a special interest in rheumatology with supervision from the Great Ormond Street team. Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, this role also supports the Chronic Fatigue specialty service at the Alex. Main duties of the job The start date of the post is as soon as possible within notice periods. The post holder will: Add value to the department of paediatrics and paediatric Rheumatology through strong professional leadership and contribute to the development of closer working patterns, guidelines, education and standards. Support consultant-led care in both out-patient and in-patient settings. Provide telephone advice for patients and families. Contribute to the undergraduate teaching program at BSMS and to postgraduate education and supervision within the department. Participate in all network-related activities and Peer Review related activities to ensure our care processes are reviewed regularly and actions taken to rectify or modify any shortcomings identified. Support the development of improved facilities for research and participation in audit. On Call Commitment: The new consultant will participate on call for general paediatric only. The ‘consultant of the week’ rota, providing care for all medical in-patients with a frequency of 1 in 12 or 1 in 10 weeks. On call = 1 in 12 or 1 in 10 on call commitment for general paediatrician on-call. There is prospective cover for annual leave. Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is an exciting new post in general paediatrics which aims to improve the care and outcomes for children both with inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. The postholder will be on the acute general paediatric on-call rota and it is envisaged they will work closely with general paediatric colleagues, tertiary rheumatology services and services such as the function first clinic and chronic fatigue services. Currently, children with inflammatory rheumatological disease (the majority with JIA but also SLE/JDM) are seen in a weekly rheumatology clinic. Children are referred to tertiary services as necessary, and those with more complex disease or requiring biologics and/or joint injections are currently required to travel regularly to a London tertiary service. The current caseload is around 60-80 under 16s. In order to improve patient experience and reduce the need for patient travel, a visiting clinic with a GOSH paediatric rheumatology consultant is planned. There will be the option of further training at GOSH if required, to develop expertise in DMARD prescribing and intra-articular steroid injections. Additionally, there would also be the expectation that a local MDT approach with local physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology would be developed. The postholder will also be expected to develop services for children with non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions and work closely with the Chronic fatigue service and the Function First service. Currently, children with chronic joint pain and hypermobility are seen in general paediatrics and holistic service provision and rehabilitation options are limited. There is the opportunity to improve multidisciplinary services and outcomes for this group of young people and to develop education packages for both users and professionals working in the field. It is anticipated that the applicant will have a broad acute general paediatric background and some experience of working with young people with chronic health conditions. Some experience in paediatric rheumatology would be welcomed but is not essential. The department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly. The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. Person specification Experience/Qualifications Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice. CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC). Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC. Note – If you are applying via the Portfolio Pathway (previously known as CESR) you MUST be on the GMC Specialist Registrar at the time of application. Teaching qualification. Clinical Skills & Experience Experience in the management of common paediatric conditions. Experience in the management of common rheumatological conditions. Knowledge Breadth of experience in and outside specialty. Organisation & Planning Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended. Teaching Skills Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching. Recognised teaching qualification. Academic & Research Evidence of participation in audit. Research experience. Publications. Career Progression & Personal Attributes Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written. Appropriate progression of career to date. Important information for applicants Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you’re able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [emailprotected] Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on 01273 696955 for informal discussion by arrangement with: #J-18808-Ljbffr