dedicated Consultant Paediatrician

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Lancashire is seeking a paediatric consultant to enhance its paediatric emergency department. The successful candidate, while joining a multidisciplinary team, will handle paediatric emergencies, conduct teaching, and support junior staff. Candidates must be on the GMC's Specialist Register or nearing CCT, with relevant qualifications such as FRCPCH and APLS. This is an excellent opportunity to impact children's healthcare significantly while receiving support for GMC registration if not already possessed.

Qualifications

• MB ChB (or equivalent)
• On the GMC's Specialist Register, or within six months of CCT at the time of scheduled interview.
• FRCEM
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• APLS provider
• Able to teach interactively in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary teamwork with regular MDT discussions.
• Providing evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Developing sub-specialty interests aligned with Division needs.
• Conducting teaching and educational activities.
• Enabling senior input into patients' journeys through the ED.

Job description

Whilst this position does not initially require GMC specialist registration in PEM, the hospital will support the successful candidate in obtaining PEM registration via the CESR pathway, if desired. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced paediatric consultant with a focus on emergency care to make a significant impact within our hospital's paediatric emergency department. You would be joining a 20 person EM Consultant Team working a 18 week rota which includes 7 twilight shifts over the 18 week rota. the rest of the shifts are of varied times to cover Paediatric ED and resus for paediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support).
• Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties and contributing to undergraduate, post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• With other colleagues enable senior input into patients' journey through the ED enhancing quality and Consultant 'sign off'.
• Enhance the reputation of the department through multi-disciplinary education, training and research.
• Leadership whilst running the shift and taking the role of Trauma or Resuscitation Team Leader for any paediatric resuscitation cases.
• Reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and initial treatment of all paediatric emergencies.
• Onward referral of paediatric patients to specialities including tertiary referral centres.
• Providing supervision, teaching and support to trainees, students and other staff in the paediatric ED.
• Examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of children (patients remain the responsibility of the Emergency Department until referred to inpatient team or discharged home).
• Supervision of junior / middle grade medical staff in the department during clinical PA's and availability for advice and support to staff during on‑call hours.
• Drive improvements between the Paediatric and Emergency departments.
• Provide on‑going training to junior and middle grade staff.

Qualifications

• MB ChB (or equivalent)
• On the GMC's Specialist Register, or within six months of CCT at the time of scheduled interview. (Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.)
• FRCEM
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• APLS provider
• Able to teach interactively in small groups.

Desirable Criteria

• APLS Instructor
• Evidence of publication
• Training the Trainers
• Interview Skills, Trained in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Evidence of special interest (e.g., RSI skills, simulation skills, skilled at paediatric sedation, up to date with revalidation)
• Evidence of continued CPD relevant to the role of a PEM Consultant
• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
• Demonstrated teaching experience
• Access to private transport.

About East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

We are a large provider of Acute District General and Specialised Hospital services, as well as Community Services and Children’s Mental Health Services. Our two main hospital sites, The Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital, have been rated "GOOD" in 2016 by the Care Quality Commission. Our vision is to be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operate a “Zero Tolerance” policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we especially welcome applications from members of our BAME communities.

Application Information

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full‑time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rata.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Please complete your application as early as possible.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006), any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates who are successfully appointed. Candidates can choose to pay this over 1‑3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary, but for a BANK worker the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you agree to this undertaking. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.