About this role
Job summary
This is a replacement post/s. The remit of the postholder/s will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients within the service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
Main duties of the job
The provision of a first-class clinical service. Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty. Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies. Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans. Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings. Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registerable medical qualification. MRCPCH or equivalent.
Desirable
Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
3.Registration Essential
Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
4.Training and Experience Essential
Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis Specialist training in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
7.Audit & quality improvement Essential
Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Desirable
Relevant research experience Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Research Essential
Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
Administration Essential
Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Personal Skills Essential
Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff. Flexible and resilient.
Desirable
Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Management and Leadership Essential
Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)