About this role
Job summary
We are in the exciting position of offering a fixed term Locum General Paediatric Consultant posts based at the Darlington Memorial Hospital at 10PA (full time, equivalent to 40 hour per week).
This is a traditional acute consultant post with regular on call (no middle-grade duties). We are seeking to appoint an experienced colleague with expertise to compliment the team of colleagues to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
This post to cover maternity leave will have the following objectives:
Full contribution to the Paediatrician of the Week and Paediatrician of the Day duties (POW and POD) rota to support paediatric in-patient unit, paediatric assessment unit, special care baby unit and on-call cover.
To deliver care to patients with common paediatric illnesses by participating in hot week which is currently 1 in 10. To manage paediatric and neonatal emergencies and provide leadership in stabilisation and transfer of sick children in hours and out of hours by participating in non-resident on-call rota (1 in 10).
To manage babies in special care baby unit (30 weeks and above) and supervising trainees in managing transitional care and post-natal ward babies.
To provide outpatient clinics: General Paediatrics & sub-speciality interest
To manage children presenting to the ward with acute safeguarding concerns and to participate in elective safeguarding clinics.
To participate in Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, quality improvement activities and to contribute to research activities.
To be a clinical supervisor and or educational supervisor to trainees and non-training trust.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The following provides details of the ward activity and clinical related activity components of the job plan which are annualised to 42 weeks per year.
The final job plan will be agreed with Clinical Director prior to commencing the post.
Acute Paediatric Duties (Annualised 10 PA over 42 weeks):
POW, M-F, 9am to 5pm (1 in 10) = 52 PA
POD, M-F, 9am to 10pm (1 in 10)= 91 PA
Weekends 9am to 6pm on site (1 in 10)= 31 PA
Non-resident on call (1 in 10)= 31PA
Outpatient:
General Paediatric & Sub-Speciality= 84 PA
Safeguarding Clinics = 21 PA
SPA= 63 PA
Other Admin / QI= 42 PA
Calculations based on 42 weeks / year
(6 weeks annual leave, 2 week public holidays and 2 weeks study leave)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCPCH or equivalent On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/ CESR date.
Desirable
A higher qualification eg MSc in Paediatrics
Special Requirements Essential
Knowledge of evidence based medicine and critical appraisal
Experience Essential
SpR Training Programme in Paediatrics, or equivalent Broad acute, neonatal & community paediatric experience
Desirable
Relevant Training or SPIN module in Diabetes/ Allergy / Cardiology/ another paediatric sub-speciality at a recognised training unit
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Wide range of general paediatric and neonatal skills. APLS and NLS provider status or equivalent. Level 3 Child protection training
Desirable
APLS / EPLS /NLS instructor status would be welcomed Experience in multi-disciplinary working
Statutory Registration Essential
Full GMC Registration On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/ CESR date
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)