Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
10 sessions per week (Dependent on full time or part time contract. Additional PAs dependent on service needs and job planning)
Job ref: 331-B0410325
Site: Furness General Hospital
Town: Barrow in Furness
Salary: £96,990 - £107,155
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/04/2025 23:59
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
UHMBT is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to apply for a newly created acute Specialist Doctor in Paediatrics vacancy based at Furness General Hospital, on the doorstep of the Lake District, England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We are seeking dynamic, motivated and ambitious individuals who will enhance our established and expanding team of consultant paediatricians. You will play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare for Children and Young People across the Morecambe Bay Footprint with the ability to work independently, but within a supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative team.
An area of special interest to complement those already available in the Department is welcomed and can be discussed. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in Undergraduate Education or Safeguarding but would support the pursuit of a SPIN module in another specialty as appropriate if required. We would also support candidates in developing a special interest in these areas if that interest is new to them.
Main duties of the job
Furness General Hospital provides a 1:7 on-call to the acute paediatric services including the Special Care Baby Unit where we operate a consultant of the week model.
The vacancies would be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation that actively promotes a healthy work and home life balance. This beautiful part of the country enables you to discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, along with a warm welcome and rich cultural heritage.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details of main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and person specification for this role.
The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.
Person specification
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
* Medical Degree from a recognised university
* MRCPCH or recognised equivalent qualification
* Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
* In date Level 3 Child Safeguarding
* In date NLS or equivalent
* In date APLS or equivalent
Experience
* Completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in General Paediatrics in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (with a minimum of 6 months tertiary level neonatal experience working at tier 2 level on the rota).
* Equivalent years’ experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Values and Behaviours
* Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope.
* Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent autonomous practitioner.
* Communicates effectively and can share decision-making with patients, relatives, and carers.
Leadership and Teamworking
* Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour.
* Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams – promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
Equality and Diversity & Patient Safety/Quality
* Evaluates and audits own and others' clinical practice and acts on findings.
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formerly CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more.
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.
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