About this role
Job summary
The Trust is seeking to appoint a full time (10 PA) acute On-Call Consultant Paediatrician with an interest/expertise in Oncology. The post holder must have a minimum of 6 months paediatric oncology experience as a registrar at a primary treatment centre (PTC). A spin in oncology will be an advantage.
Your main base will be the Royal Surrey Hospital, but as part of our group model with Ashford and St Peter's, there will be cross cover with their patients and you will be expected to attend the joint MDT's, business and governance meetings.
The medical team will provide 5 day morning cover (Monday to Friday) and see and manageall ofthe oncology inpatients, prescribe electronicallychemotherapyand supervise the delivery of day case chemotherapy on the day unit/inpatient ward.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice and be on the SpecialistRegister, orbe within 6 months ofattainingyour CCT or equivalent at the interview stage.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will be expected to work with the Clinical Director in Paediatrics and other Consultants to promote the highest standards inPaediatric medical care. Theywill be expected to:
Be enthusiastic to develop the service and promoteimproved multi-disciplinary and multi-agency services for children
Promote the team approach to children's care, having due regard for the linking of acute, community, social, education and voluntary services.
Partake in Consultant appraisal and revalidation
Prior agreement to undertake any Supporting Professional Agreement activities elsewhere must be obtained from the Clinical Director.
Be the lead Local Paediatric Consultant for Oncologywith the help of the tertiary centre
We have regular student placements fromthe Universities of Surrey,Southamptonand Physicians Associates. The post-holder will be expected toparticipatein undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
This post consists of a mixture of outpatient and inpatient activity with the latter organised to improve consultant presence in the hospital outside office hours.There will be opportunity for working within our group model with Ashford and St. Peters hospital.Outpatient work will depend on the special interest of the successful applicant. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work less than full-time or in a job-share capacity.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics (or relevant specialty) via CCT or Porfolio Pathway MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Provider status in APLS/EPLS and NLS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date Higher medical qualification
Desirable
Teaching/Education Qualification Educational Supervisor qualification Qualification in leadership and/ or clinical management. Appraisal qualification
Training Essential
Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training Valid BLS Training
Experience Essential
Paediatric oncology experience as a registrar at a primary treatment centre (PTC). Broad general Paediatric experience Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership NHS experience Experience of research
Desirable
Oncology spin module Paediatric oncology experience at a PTC Community child health and UK experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)