Job overview
Applications are sought for a general paediatric consultant with an interest in diabetes in HHFT. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team. This is a 10PA post but applications from LTFT candidates are welcome. The post is general paediatrics covering inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient care both in general paediatrics, diabetes and level 1+ neonates. The post holder will take part in the ‘consultant of the week’ method of working with some resident night shifts as well as on call.
For further information please contact Dr Martha Wyles, Clinical Director for Child Health HHFT. ()
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties:
Outpatient clinical work will include general paediatric clinics, diabetes and endocrine clinics.
The post holder will provide support and contribute to the provision of acute general paediatric and neonatal care. They will work with a team of colleagues to lead in the day to day running of the child health department and provide continuity of care. There will be an opportunity to develop roles in management and clinical governance and the post holder will be supported to develop roles and gain experience in diabetes and endocrinology. The post holder will be allocated a mentor and will be expected to participate in the regular appraisal process.
Administrative Duties
There will be requirements to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
Teaching
The post holder will contribute to teaching and training of the residents and medical students. The department is committed to high quality multi-disciplinary education.
We have medical students from both University Hospital Southampton and St Georges University, Grenada on a regular basis.
Clinical Governance
Participation in the departmental clinical governance for which regular meetings are held.
Secretarial Support/ Office
The post holder will be supported by a secretary and share consultant offices within the department.
Residence
Residence within either 10 miles or 30 minutes by road from the hospital is a normal requirement of this post for on call duties.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
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We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact on 02080 360017
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
2. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Paediatrics or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable criteria
3. Post graduate qualification in child health or related subjects, education or quality improvement
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
4. Broad training in General Paediatrics
5. Level 3 Neonatal Experience and Training
Desirable criteria
6. Previous work at consultant level
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
7. Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff.
8. Ability to work with and to lead a team.
Desirable criteria
9. Demonstrate participation in audit and research.