Job summary
We are looking for a keen and motivated consultant paediatrician with sub-speciality interests, particularly in neonatology and epilepsy, to join our busy and dynamic team.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Paediatrics provides hospital-based in-patient and out-patient acute paediatric care, including level 2 neonatal services.
The successful candidate will contribute to consultant daytime service delivery in paediatrics and their subspecialty interest at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and at satellite clinics in Wisbech in conjunction with consultant colleagues.
The successful candidate will support our consultant delivered acute Paediatric service. The Rota comprises a 1 in acute 'Consultant of the week' (including provision of support to the Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit). In addition, the consultant will participate in the 1 in 9 on call Rota (non- resident nights and non-resident weekend, supporting the resident Middle Grade Tier Paediatrician).
The successful candidate will also support the 'neonatal consultant of the week' rota (8 weeks/year), covering the neonatal unit for ward rounds Monday to Thursday mornings to provide continuity.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At the QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across West and North Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Entry on GMC Specialist Register with CCT in General Paediatrics (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview)
2. MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
3. Higher degree, MD, MSc PhD
4. Instructor in Neonatal Life Support
5. Instructor in APLS/EPLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
6. A wide experience in general paediatrics and neonatalogy
7. Child protection training and experience
8. Subspecialty interest in neonatalogy
9. Subspecialty interest in epilepsy
Desirable
10. Subspecialty experience at tertiary level in area of special interest
11. A research interest in area of special expertise
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
12. Evidence of leadership and management skills
13. Able to share in the administrative duties of the department
14. Computing and IT skills
15. Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Desirable
16. Experience of risk management programmes
Teaching Experience
Essential
17. Enthusiastic teacher
18. Formal training in teaching skills
19. Experience of clinical supervision of foundation year doctors and specialty trainees
20. Experience of mentoring ANNPs and locally employed doctors
21. Experience in simulation training
Desirable
22. Formal training in appraisal and assessment skills
23. Experience of educational supervision of foundation year doctors and specialty trainees
24. 'Teaching the Teachers to Teach' course
Personal Qualities
Essential
25. Highly committed to team work
26. Compassionate and effective communicator
27. Enthusiastic about hands-on, clinical paediatrics
28. Enquiring, critical approach to work
29. Caring and supportive attitude to patients and colleagues
30. Able to communicate effectively with parents, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Desirable
31. Formal training in communication skills
Other Requirements
Essential
32. Full GMC Registration
33. Appropriate Immigration Status
Desirable
34. UK Driving Licence