Overview
Join to apply for the Locum Consultant Paediatrician role at MAX FORTUNE, INC. This is a fixed term locum acute Paediatric Consultant post to join our dynamic, cohesive team for a period of 12 months. The post is based at Northampton General Hospital and forms part of the award-winning Child Health Directorate.
You will join a creative, dynamic, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team that aims to shape healthcare for the children of Northamptonshire as the team adapts to evolving needs. The Child Health Team were awarded Clinical Team of the Year 2024 by the Trust. The post holder is encouraged and supported to develop services in collaboration with the nearby trust within the current collaborative working model under the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
It is essential that the post-holder holds the MRCPCH (UK) or an equivalent qualification and is on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.
Responsibilities
* To deliver a high standard of care by working closely with medical and nursing colleagues and other supporting staff
* To develop clinical pathways by collaborating with colleagues
* To participate in a consultant of the week and on-call rota on the general paediatric wards and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)
* To support junior doctors and nursing staff
* To participate in NPDA and other clinical audit projects
* To participate in Trust and Departmental Quality Improvement Programmes
* To participate in CPD activities as required by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
* To be involved in departmental educational activities
* If you enjoy teaching, there are opportunities to develop this role including working with our simulation centre
* To contribute to the teaching of junior staff and medical students
* To observe the Trust’s policies, guidelines and procedures
* To ensure services are compliant with national and local guidelines and standards
Seniorities, Type and Function
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function includes Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
On-call and Job Plan
The post holder will join the Consultant of the Week and Paediatric Admissions Unit rotas. All new appointees start as per Trust policy with 10 PAs under the new Consultant contract, with a timetable reflecting 8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs supporting activities (CPD, audit, teaching, research/management). The job plan will be reviewed annually in accordance with the Trust policy. Agreement will be reached between the appointee and Clinical Director regarding scheduling of all other activities prior to starting the job.
The appointee will join the 1:8.5 rota for the paediatric on-call team for general paediatrics; there is a separate neonatal rota. On-site coverage exists 24 hours for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Doctors, with on-call patterns varying by season (winter, summer) and weekends as described in the role details.
Additional Information
Contents of the Job Description and more details on the role can be found in the job description document. The Hospital Group supports applications from all protected groups and is committed to an inclusive and collaborative environment. The Armed Forces Covenant has been signed and the organisation has achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. A formal job plan and timetable will be agreed before starting the appointment.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the area’s largest employers, with ongoing modernization, integration with neighbouring Trusts, and ongoing initiatives to improve efficiency and patient care.
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