Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician with an Expertise in Cardiology
Consultant
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Fixed Term Consultant for 3 months, 10 PA's consultant with experience in cardiac echography.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the consultant team and the PEC and will cover general paediatrics and neonatal ward rounds, general paediatrics clinic, and will take part in the on‑call rota in General Paediatrics and Neonates.
The successful candidate will join a team of 16 Paediatric Consultants who share general paediatric and neonatal work. There are also 4 SAS doctors, 4 Tier 2 Paediatric STs, 7 Tier 1 doctors, 2 CANPs and 2 Physician Associates on the acute paediatric rota in addition to a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes and Cardiology.
Routine educational activities include a weekly junior doctor teaching programme, Quality meetings, Child Protection Peer review and Nephatal Mortality & Morbidity meetings run as part of the monthly programme.
Main duties of the job
* Paediatric Cardiology New and Follow‑Up clinics: weekly
* Joint outreach clinics with the Brompton and Evelina Hospitals
* Echocardiography as required for inpatient stays on both Paediatric and Neonatal units
* Take part in committees, working groups and staff training within the department, particularly cardiology related
* Take part in an on‑call rota (1:16) for General Paediatrics and Neonates
Person specification
Qualifications
* Hold Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* APLS/NLS Instructor
* Entry on the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining)
Clinical experience
* Special Interest (SPIN) in Cardiology
* Experience and training in child protection Level 3
* EPLS or APLS
* Echocardiography Training
* Experience in a wide variety of general specialist Paediatrics in senior’s role in the UK
* 1 Year Paediatric Cardiology Experience
* Experience in Managing children with both chronic and acute Cardiac conditions
* Experience in Neonatal echocardiography
Management and administration
* Willingness to share management and administration duties with consultant colleagues
* Experience in clinical audit and an understanding of clinical governance principles
* Attended a management course and have some management experience
Teaching experience
* Experience teaching students and doctors in training
* Formal training in teaching methods
* Willingness to develop personal teaching skills via Trainer Development Programme
Research
* Critical reading skills
* Evidence‑based approach to clinical practice
* Experience in research
* Publication of peer‑reviewed research
* Presentations at national and international meetings
* Enthusiasm and plans for research in a DGH setting
skills and qualities
* Communicate clearly, show caring attitude to patients and staff, work effectively in a team
* Committed to Trust policies, CPD per RCPCH, own professional development and revalidation
* Good attendance and time‑keeping; fit for duties of the post; meet travel requirements
* Strong written and spoken English communication skills (evidence via PLAB or alternative)
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities, travel to rural locations
Standards
* Comprehensive knowledge and demonstration of GMC Good Medical Practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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