Consultant in General Paediatrics with interest in Epilepsy

Job title:

Consultant in General Paediatrics with interest in Epilepsy

Company

NHS

Job description

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is looking for 2 enthusiastic colleagues to join the department of General Paediatrics. We are offering 2 x 10 PA substantive posts. These roles will support the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient general paediatrics. Applicants should have a CCT or equivalent in General Paediatrics or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register. A strong interest in Paediatric Epilepsy is essential, and previous experience of working with young people with epilepsy is required.The BRHC is the paediatric major trauma centre for the South West region and is the only dedicated hospital for children in the South West of England. Bristol was voted best place to live in the UK in 2017 by the Sunday Times. It is a vibrant city with easy access to the countryside and coast of the Southwest of England and South Wales.Main duties of the jobThe postholders will be an integral part of the general paediatric service delivering weeks as the named service consultant as well as contributing to the second on call rota year round. The model of care will be that during 6 months of the year, there are 2 consultant paediatricians providing 7 day a week service from 0830-1730 and in the other 6 months there will be the service consultant plus a second consultant from 0830-1300.General paediatrics provide rapid access clinics and routine general paediatric clinics and the postholders will be expected to deliver these. There will also be dedicated rapid access clinics for assessment of children presenting with fits, faints and funny turns, and secondary care epilepsy clinics.An exciting new development with BrisDoc is the provision of same day telephone advice to primary care in order to avoid admission and to ensure the right care in the right place at the right time and the postholders will be expected to contribute to this new service.About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.Date posted11 October 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number387-WC-7145-MPJob locationsBristol Royal Hospital for ChildrenBristolBS2 8BJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• RCPCH SPIN module in epilepsy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy and safeguarding
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of of general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy and safeguarding children and young people
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and AuditEssential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

ResearchEssential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Management & LeadershipEssential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skillsEssential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and AptitudesEssential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• RCPCH SPIN module in epilepsy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy and safeguarding
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of of general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy and safeguarding children and young people
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and AuditEssential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

ResearchEssential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Management & LeadershipEssential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skillsEssential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and AptitudesEssential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Bristol

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:53:21 GMT

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