Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic colleague to join our established paediatric infectious diseases and immunology team at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide specialist care for the children with complex infectious diseases and immune disorders in the South-West. This position has been designed to cover initially a 6 month period as locum with the prospect of creating a permanent position following the initial 6 month cover. The successful applicant will have ample possibilities to contribute to the provision of secondary and tertiary care services for children with primary and acquired immune disorders, unusual or severe infectious diseases in Bristol and the Southwest Region and to develop their research portfolio and clinical interests in a supportive team embedded within the University of Bristol.
Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on or eligible to join the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointment Committee.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, joining a multidisciplinary team providing specialist inpatient and outpatient paediatric infectious disease and immunology services for the hospital and the South-West. The team delivers several cross-cutting services to support local and regional patient flow and improve the quality of care through paediatric OPAT (outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy), vascular access, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control, and High Consequence Infectious Diseases. The post-holder will be expected to take a lead role in regional infection and immunology networks, an active role in research, and to participate in the teaching programmes of the department.
The post holder will participate to the team consulting rota to provide seamless Paediatric infectious diseases and immunology service delivery (approx. 16 weeks per year pro rata), provide weekend specialty cover (6 weekends per year), lead specialist outpatient clinics (approx. 1-2 clinics per week pro rata) including outreach clinics at district general hospitals, participate to the BRHC antimicrobial stewardship programme and support the region in establishing their programmes.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration
Desirable
* Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
* Sub-specialist accreditation in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Disease
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
* Training and experience in Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology. Knowledge of NHS priorities
Desirable
* Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
* Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
* Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
* Positive approach to evidence based practice
* Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research
* Evidence of involvement in research
* Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
* Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
* Evidence of participating in pharma/non Pharma research within musculoskeletal arena
* GCP training
Teaching and Training
Essential
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees.
* Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
* Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
* Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
* Ability to practice independently as a consultant
* Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
* Management experience
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
* Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, national or international level
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
* Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours, Values and Other
Essential
* Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
* Meets professional health requirements
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
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