Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician with an Expertise in CardiologyWe are looking to appoint a fixed term full-time (10 PA) Consultant PEC.
This post has arisen to cover maternity leave.
The post has a mixture of cardiology clinics and ward work across paediatrics and neonatal services.
The postholder will work collaboratively with the trusts existing PEC and cardiology specialist nurse and will take part in the on-call rota 1:16 across general paediatrics and neonatal services.
Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in paediatrics and have a special interest in Paediatric cardiology at the time of commencing the appointment.
The successful candidate will join a team of 16 Paediatric Consultants who share General Paediatric and neonatal work.
There are also 4 SAS doctors, 4 Tier 2 Paediatric STs, 7 Tier 1 doctors, 2 CANPs and 2 Physician Associates on the acute paediatric rota in addition to Clinical Nurse Specialist for Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes, soon to include Cardiology.
Main duties of the jobPaediatric Cardiology New and Follow-Up clinics: weeklyJoint outreach clinics with the Brompton and Evelina HospitalsEchocardiography as required for inpatients stays on both Paediatric and Neonatal unitsTo share work related to relevant committees, working groups and training of staff within the department, particularly relating to cardiology.Take part in an on-call rota (1:16) for General Paediatrics and NeonatesAbout usWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk.
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The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward).
It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
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Job responsibilitiesThere is a twelve cot Neonatal Unit (NNU) with two fully equipped intensive care cots.
The NNU has been upgraded and re-equipped to provide a more efficient and comfortable working environment.
The number of deliveries at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust continues to rise and is currently around 2,629 per year.
The NNU is equipped with 2 Draegar patient-triggered ventilators and 4 high flow machines and nasal CPAP flow drivers, together with appropriate monitoring equipment, which includes facilities for CFM.
The unit has close links with Level 3 Neonatal units at Rosie Maternity unit in Addenbrookes and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals.
The unit is a designated Level 1-unit (30 weeks and above) and babies born less than 30 weeks are stabilised and retrieved by the PANDR (Transport team incorporating ANTS) 24/7.
PANDR also provide advice and guidance for the management of sick babies.
The unit is equipped to provide high dependency for 4 babies which includes providing high flow/nCPAP, TPN, ultrasound and echocardiography.
Retinopathy screening service is provided by the local ophthalmology team.
There is a separate rota for General Paediatrics and Neonatal unit during the normal working hours and at night and weekends junior rota covers for both.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEntry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.Hold Full GMC registration with a Licence to PractiseMBBS or equivalentMRCPCH or equivalentAPLS/NLS InstructorClinical experienceSpecial Interest (SPIN) in CardiologyExperience and training in child protection Level 3EPLS or APLSEchocardiography TrainingExperience in a wide variety of general specialist Paediatrics in senior's role in the UK.1 Year Paediatric Cardiology ExperienceExperience in Managing children with both chronic and acute Cardiac conditions.Entry on the Specialist Register in NeonatesExperience in Neonatal echocardiographyManagement and administrationWillingness to share management and administration duties with consultant colleagues.To demonstrate experience in clinical audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governanceTo have attended a management course and have some experience of managementTeaching experienceExperience in teaching students and doctors in trainingFormal training in teaching methodsWillingness to develop personal teaching skills by participating in Trainer Development ProgrammeResearchCritical reading skillsEvidence based approach to clinical practice.Experience of researchPublication of peer-reviewed researchPresentations at national and international meetings.Enthusiasm and plans for research in a DGH settingPersonal Skills and QualitiesAbility to communicate clearly.Show caring attitude to patients and staff.To be able to work effectively in a team.Committed to work within Trust policies.Committed to CPD as laid down by the RCPCH.Committed to own professional development and be responsible for own revalidation.Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping.The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate.Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.Ability to travel to rural locations.Transformation and innovationTo understand the aim and need for appraisalTo have training and experience in appraisal systemsClinical GovernanceTo have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance.StandardsTo have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Depending on experience Pro Rata Per Annum
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