Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
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Job Summary
The whole Emergency Department is about to undergo a substantial redevelopment as part of a new Emergency care build. We anticipate that the process will take about 3 years, at the end of which we will have a brand new, fit for purpose, Paediatric ED. This will enable us to kick start the next phase of our service development. This post presents an opportunity to shape a developing service right from the start, and to be involved in the associated change.
Main Duties of the Job
This post is an Emergency Department post. We are happy to consider candidates from EM or Paediatric backgrounds.
For appointees with an EM background, we anticipate a proportion of clinical time will be dedicated to working in the adult ED, participating in weekend and on-call working.
For appointees from a paediatric background, we would anticipate a proportion of clinical time to be dedicated to working within the Paediatric service, including the CAU. There will be an out of hours requirement. The latter will ideally require on-call working but this will be determined by recent experience.
Consultants are expected to provide emergency cover for absent colleagues. All SPA time will be pointed at the Paediatric ED. We expect the balance and the nature of the weekend and on-call commitments to change as our service develops.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more detail.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* On Specialist register for either Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST.
* Appropriate subspecialty training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
* Full GMC Registration and License to Practice at the time of appointment.
* APLS and ATLS / ETC provider status, and ALS provider status if from an EM background (or equivalent).
* Level 3 Adult and child safeguarding training.
* FRCEM or MRCPCH, or equivalent.
Desirable
* Higher Degree.
* APLS / ATLS / ETC / ALS / NLS Instructor.
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Wide Experience in EM or Paediatrics and PEM, including a developed system/advanced model of emergency medicine.
* EM background: ability to manage a general ED when on the shop floor and on-call.
* Paediatric background: ability to manage a Children's Assessment Unit and Paediatric General on-call.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of all patients in a Paediatric emergency department, both on the shop floor and on call.
* Experience of quality improvement.
Clinical Skills
Essential
* Advanced airway management skills in relevant age groups.
* Advanced procedural sedation skills in relevant age groups.
* Level 1 ultrasound competency if from an EM background.
* Ability to lead a paediatric resuscitation team.
Desirable
* Level 2 Ultrasound competency.
Teaching
Essential
* Ability and experience of teaching clinical skills and practical procedures to clinical colleagues and students.
Desirable
* Expertise in using simulation to deliver teaching.
* Experience in completing research.
Communication
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, all staff groups and others.
* Honesty and reliability.
* Enthusiasm and positivity.
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
* Caring approach to patients and staff.
* Enquiring, critical approach to work.
* Ability to fit in with current consultant team.
* Knowledge of research methodology.
* Basic IT skills.
Management
Essential
* Ability to undertake management tasks expected of an early career consultant in paediatric emergency medicine (governance, quality improvement, educational supervision).
Desirable
* Further management experience e.g.: recruitment, rota, clinical governance and service development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's Website: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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