Locum Consultant in General/Ambulatory Paediatrics

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Radcliffe, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, seeks a paediatric clinician to support CDU/ED duties in a busy Paediatric Ambulatory Unit. This role interfaces with the inpatient ward-based Consultant to ensure a Consultant-led service aligned with RCPCH guidance.

The post includes a weekly late shift from 16:00 to 22:00 and weekend shifts, contributing to ongoing home-based care strategies such as Children\'s Hospital at Home and rapid referral lines to improve

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work with the inpatient ward-based Consultant to provide a Consultant-led paediatric service in line with RCPCH guidance.
• Includes a weekly late shift (4-10pm) and weekend shifts.
• Support home-based management strategies including Children's Hospital at Home and MDT virtual ward rounds.

Job description

CDU/ ED duties:

The John Radcliffe has a busy Paediatric Ambulatory Unit which sees over 500 patients a month. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the inpatient ward-based Consultant allowing for an effective Consultant led service in accordance with RCPCH guidance.The post will include a weekly late shift (4-10pm) and weekend shifts.

The candidate will also support the provision of the following strategies which aim to support management of patients in their own homes/

• Consultant advice and referral line 09:00 - 13:00 pm (24/7 service manned out of hours by SPR)
• Direct advice and referrals from the South-Central Ambulance Service to reduce PED attendances.
• Children's Hospital at Home service. This is a service delivered jointly with Oxford Health Foundation Trust providing care for children with acute illnesses in their own home. Clinical responsibility for these patients sits with the acute paediatric consultant and their role is to support the safe management of these patients through daily MDT virtual ward rounds, video consultations and face to face review when required.

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