We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic doctor to join the Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Team at the Leeds Children's Hospital.
The Leeds Children's Hospital mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of our children and young people, by providing the highest quality of care with the aim of being the leading provider of healthcare for children and young people in the north of England, giving them their care and treatment as close to home as possible. We will be a place where children, young people and families feel welcome and where staffs are proud to work.
All tertiary Paediatric services are centred in the Leeds Children's Hospital, within Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds city centre which has excellent transport links.
The successful applicant will work alongside 4 consultants in paediatric neurology, 4 in paediatric neurosurgery and 1 in neurodisability. They are supported by a full complement of highly committed specialist therapists and nurses providing excellent multidisciplinary care.
The team are committed to delivering excellent care to children with neurological disorders in Yorkshire and are fully engaged with clinical governance and research.
This will be aimed at a senior resident doctor with appropriate SPIN epilepsy experience at the level of ST7 or ST8, or a post CCT doctor in paediatrics
Main duties of the job
This is a 40-hour post with no on call commitments.
The post holder will spend on average 1 day/ week in a ward based role and 4 days/week undertaking outpatient duties. The outpatient duties will be within the epilepsy service
About us
The department of paediatric neurosciences provides a comprehensive service to the children of West, East and North Yorkshire.
Inpatient services are based at LTHT within a dedicated paediatric neurosciences unit. Outpatient clinics are held in Leeds and within all hospitals in the region as part of the Yorkshire Paediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery Network. Subspecialty clinics are provided in epilepsy, neuro-oncology, neuro-rehabilitation, neuromuscular disease and complex motor disorders. There are 4 consultants in paediatric neurology, 4 in paediatric neurosurgery and 1 in neurodisability. They are supported by a full complement of highly committed specialist therapists and nurses providing excellent multidisciplinary care.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will have both inpatient and outpatient duties
They will need to be confident in the assessment of sick children and have a good understanding of the challenges of managing complex multisystem disorders and diseases of the brain and spinal cord.
They will need experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
They need to be enthusiastic, keen to learn and demonstrate commitment to delivering high quality care as part of the neurosciences team.
DUTIES OF THE POST
This is a 40-hour post with no on call commitments.
The post holder will spend on average 1 day/ week in a ward based role and 4 days/week undertaking outpatient duties. The outpatient duties will be within the epilepsy service.
Epilepsy clinic activity
2-3 clinics per week with dedicated time for NORCESS administration and neurophysiology. There will be dedicated time for CPD to facilitate participation in research and governance projects.
The postholder will be able to develop their understanding of research and support will be provided to assist with for projects/publications/ presentations. There will opportunities to attend at relevant conferences and courses.
The postholder will actively contribute to neurophysiology, epilepsy surgery and neuroradiology meetings.
Ward work:
Assessment and initial management of acute admissions to the neurosciences ward. Day to day care of inpatients on the neurosciences ward including completion of EDANS and discharge letters on days when providing ward cover
Attendance and contribution to multidisciplinary meetings and teaching activities. It is anticipated this will be one day a week.
Governance:
The postholder will participate in departmental governance activities, including audit, service evaluation and risk management
The postholder will be encouraged to participate in the departmental teaching programme and to actively contribute to meetings.
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
This will depend on the successful applicants previous experience. This will be aimed at a senior resident doctor with appropriate SPIN epilepsy experience at the level of ST7 or ST8, or a post CCT doctor in paediatrics .
In the outpatient clinic the post holder will be supported by the Epilepsy MDT. Clinics will be supervised by the epilepsy consultants with planned meetings post clinic.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
There is an active programme of teaching in the neurosciences department and many opportunities to extend and consolidate knowledge. The postholder will be encouraged to participate in tutorials, case presentations, journal clubs and attending relevant study days internal and within the region.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job role. Emphasis should be on the requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service. These documents are available on the Medical Staffing Intranet site. The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice.
Standards of Conduct and Behaviour
You are required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council in Good Medical Practice. This includes protecting patients when you believe that a doctors or other colleagues conduct, performance or health is a threat to them. If, after establishing the facts, it is necessary, you must follow the Trusts procedures in this matter and inform your Clinical Director or Medical Director in the first instance.
The Trust has a set of expected behaviours for all employees and additional behaviours and skills that are expected of managers and supervisors.
Leave Arrangements
All leave should be applied for in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy, normally giving six weeks notice of any leave, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Training
The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Health & Safety
All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.
Equality & Diversity
The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
The Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy ensures that barriers to employment for disadvantaged groups are identified and removed, and that no person is treated less favourably on the grounds of their race, ethnic group, religion, impairment, age, gender, sexual orientation or mental health status. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants and post holders where required.
Smoking Policy
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the serious hazards to health caused by smoking and has adopted a strict no smoking policy. Under the terms of our No Smoking Policy, staff, visitors and patients will not be permitted to smoke at any time or in any part of Trust property, whether inside or outside the hospital buildings.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act & DBS Disclosure
This position involves access to patients during the normal course of duties and is therefore subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. As such you must reveal any information which you may have concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as spent.
An offer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express condition that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) Disclosure which will check the existence and the content of any criminal record received.
The Trust has the right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of a candidate's suitability for this position by reason of criminal record or antecedents, especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedings has been made on a candidates application form or DBS Form. The Trust reserves the right to determine this issue at its sole discretion. If you are appointed to this post you will be asked to complete a 'DBS Disclosure Application Form' which will be submitted to the DBS.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders which is available on request.
Infection Control
The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
Patient and Public Involvement
The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.
Respect for Patient Confidentiality
The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
* Experience of independent clinical practice or experience of undertaking clinics and discussion of cases after clinic with supervising consultants.
* Experience of attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings regarding epilepsy patients (epilepsy surgery, neurophysiology, neuroradiology, neurogenetics).
* Experience in the management of developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.
* Experience in requesting and facilitating genetic testing.
* Experience in clinical research.
* Experience in clinical governance (eg. Guidelines, quality improvement).
* Presentation at national or international conferences (including poster or oral presentation).
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
* Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
* Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Member of the Royal College of Paediatric of Child Health
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