Job Overview
This is a locum consultant post (8PA part time) for a fully accredited paediatrician with sub‑specialty training in Respiratory Paediatrics. Applicants who can demonstrate appropriate training in respiratory paediatrics who do not have full CCST in this will be considered.
The post holder will contribute to the management of children with Cystic Fibrosis/non‑CF Bronchiectasis and also share in the clinical management of children with other respiratory conditions. The post does not have any Neonatal or General Paediatric responsibilities. On‑calls are non‑resident for Respiratory Paediatrics only, with weekend telephone rounds and occasional need to attend on site.
The post is based at the Royal London Hospital located in Whitechapel, London, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, accessible Consultant led Respiratory service.
To participate in a 1 in 6 respiratory consultant of the week on call in‑patient cover system, which may include review of children on NICU and PCCU. There is no commitment to General Paediatrics or Neonatology.
To share in the management of children with asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic suppurative lung disease, interstitial lung disease and those on invasive and non‑invasive ventilation as both in and outpatients.
Your duties will include:
* General respiratory outpatient clinics.
* Cystic Fibrosis MDT outpatient clinics.
* Non‑CF Bronchiectasis and PCD MDT clinics.
* Shared responsibility for the bronchoscopy service.
* Transition of patients to adult services.
General responsibilities
* To provide evidence‑based care for all inpatients and outpatients.
* To provide leadership in teaching and clinical research.
* To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Multidisciplinary team.
The appointee will work collaboratively and in partnership with the Paediatric consultants and allied health staff to provide clinical leadership in the Paediatric Department. It is expected that the post‑holder will work closely with colleagues from other specialities within the hospital and primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent degree
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatric Respiratory or within 6 months of CCT (Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of application)
Desirable
* Other postgraduate qualification (MD, PhD, MSc)
Experience
Essential
* Broad range of clinical experience in Acute Paediatric Respiratory
* Completion of higher specialist training in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
* Experience of LTV and Sleep services
* Up to date APLS/PALS
* Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
* Valid BLS training
* Experience in management of cystic fibrosis and non CF bronchiectasis
Skills
Desirable
* Experience in Medical Management roles
* Knowledge of business planning and budgets
* Experience of dealing with governance and risk
* Experience of research projects (including PI)
Personal and People Development
Essential
* Have positive ambitions for self and department.
* Commitment to continuing CPD, teaching, and education.
* Attendance and punctuality
* Able to cope with stress, pressure, or setbacks
* Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical issues
* Ability to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals, share the load and introduce change collaboratively
* Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
* Able to empathise with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds.
* Able to communicate with parents and children effectively.
* Resilience when dealing with complex and challenging safeguarding scenarios.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
Education and teaching
Essential
* Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements.
* Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
* Experience in undergraduate education
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