About this role
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are looking to appoint a locum part-time
(7.5 PA) Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in diabetes to provide clinical support to the general paediatric department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Woolwich. The post holder will have responsibility to deliver a general paediatric service and manage a clinical caseload. No NICU cover is expected.
The postholder will provide 1 diabetes a week and 1 general paediatric clinic fortnightly. The postholder will join a team of 17 Consultant Paediatricians covering a wide range of specialities, who cover both the general and neonatal units, as well as providing some cover for the Paediatric Ambulatory Unit. The general paediatricians are currently on call 1 in 8, including weekends.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive consultant post in general paediatrics at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust providing clinical support to the general paediatric department. A sub-speciality interest in paediatric diabetes is required. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic consultant paediatrician, who is committed to maintaining the highest standards in patient care, and who shares in the team vision to develop the paediatric services at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
Together with the other paediatricians, to provide a service for children on the QEH site in acute general paediatrics. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department as per the job plan.
Shared responsibility with the other General Paediatricians for providing 7 day a week cover for the paediatric ambulatory unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Be responsible for the paediatric diabetes service specifically running outpatient clinics, reviewing inpatients, giving advice and assisting in service development as required.
To be aware of and deal with safeguarding issues as required, and manage patients with advice from the safeguarding team.
Carry out outpatient duties with appropriate administration and patient follow up
Be aware of and assist in divisional objectives through clinical work e.g. Electronic discharges within 24 hours, DNA rates, infection control
Standard operating procedure of consultant responsibilities is currently being finalised.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a non-CCT specialty awaiting approval. Training relating to Paediatric Diabetes. APLS/EPLS provider status (up to date). Child Protection/Safeguarding training (minimum Level 3) up to date.
Desirable
Accredited training in paediatric Diabetes
Clinical Experience Essential
Experience and training equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Paediatrics. Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices. Experience in managing children in the acute general ward, ambulatory and outpatient setting. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on and manage a range of problems in the acute Paediatric setting, including safeguarding issues. Ability to deal with complex clinical situations in the core areas of the post.
Desirable
Experience working independently at Consultant Level. Broad experience of working within the NHS
Clinical Audit Essential
Experience running a quality improvement project. Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk. Understanding of NHS systems and audit processes Evidence of service improvement projects and audits
Desirable
Quality improvement project relating to general paediatrics or diabetes Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems
Teaching Experience Essential
Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both under/ postgraduate students and nursing/midwifery staff Educational supervision accreditation Experience of supervising junior doctors at all grades.
Desirable
Previous experience in trainee Supervision Higher teaching qualification
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management. Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team. Appropriate understanding of NHS directives regarding consultant clinical practice including clinical governance. Ability to prioritise administrative tasks and to work co-operatively with administrative and clerical staff.
Desirable
Training/experience in NHS management. Experience in managing and leading specialist unit, directorate teams and working
IT Essential
Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems
Research Experience Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Previous research experience. Presentations at National or International meetings
Aother Attributes Essential
Effective communicator - verbal and written. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills Evidence of interest/training in management Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management. Will pursue personal professional development. Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development. Aware of equal opportunities issues Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff.
Desirable
Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work.
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)