Main area: Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (After experience there is potential for 11 PAs)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 177-MDELEC-6934609
Employer: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: James Paget University Hospital
Town: Gorleston
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/03/2025 08:00
Consultant Paediatrician, Interest in Respiratory/ Allergy Management
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas.
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
* Putting patients first
* Aiming to get it right
* Recognising that everybody counts
* Doing everything openly and honestly
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Consultant Paediatrician; we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Paediatrician to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at James Paget University Hospital. The post requires experience in Acute Paediatrics and Neonates with a special interest in Respiratory Medicine/Allergy and will work alongside an established Consultant in this speciality. This is a locum appointment for 12 months with the potential of permanent afterwards.
The appointee will be expected to hold CCT in General Paediatrics or be within 6 months of attaining it.
FTE: 10 PA’s; DCC 8.5 + SPA 1.5.
1: 11 Hot/ward weeks and 1:11 week of SCBU cover (clinics will be cancelled during these weeks), 2.5 outpatient clinics weekly.
While on call you will be covering the children’s ward and a level 1 NICU; this post involves 1: 11 on call (resident until 22:00 hrs and then non-resident).
We are a friendly, motivated and flexible team and we would expect our new colleague to have similar qualities.
Main duties of the job
* Share with consultant colleagues the Acute Paediatric workload.
* Provide with the other consultants a mutual out of hours cover for annual, study and professional leave.
* Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to the James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
* Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
* Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD; involvement in research.
* Managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities where appropriate.
* Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. ICB.
Working for our organisation
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) provides medical services for a population of approximately 230,000 living in South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk, plus a large number of visitors to the coast and Broads National Park during the summer months. The Trust has foundation status and is highly regarded within the region.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.
The Hospital is situated in a mainly rural area in one of the most open, picturesque, safe and unspoilt parts of the country, offering a range of inexpensive properties, good schools, easy access to the coast and an abundance of outdoor, sporting and recreational activities. The post will appeal to candidates who seek a high quality of life combined with a practical clinical role within a secure and well-run hospital distinguished by its supportive and friendly culture.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
* To observe local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures, and to comply with Regional and Trust Health and Safety policies.
* To assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
* MRCPCH, MRCP or equivalent
* CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview.
* Full GMC Registration
Experience & Knowledge
* Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty of Acute and Community Paediatrics
* Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
* Able to plan and develop the service
* Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
* Experience of committee work/project management
* 12 months experience/training in Respiratory/Allergy paeds
Academic Achievements
* Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
* Experience of conducting clinical audit
* Knowledge of using evidence base to support decision making
* Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
* Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies
* Evidence of teaching experience/aptitude especially multi-disciplinary groups.
* Experience in teaching junior medical staff
* Commitment to continuing professional development
* Experience of teaching medical students
* Formal training in teaching skills
* Computer Literate
* Management Training
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'
Tier 2 Sponsorship
We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.
Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.
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.
Name: Dr Stephen Nirmal
Job title: Consultant and Clinical Lead
Email address: stephen.nirmal@jpaget.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01493 452097
Additional information: Dr John Chapman 01493 452157 john.chapman@jpaget.nhs.uk
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