Paediatric Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Paediatric Consultant in Emergency Medicine

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate to join our Paediatric Emergency Department and a Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

This role is offered at full time in the first instance, but we welcome applications for part time and job sharing options.

Main duties of the job

General Responsibilities as Consultant Paediatrician

The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant. The appointee is expected to:

Provide senior clinician services to paediatrics and ED as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call.

Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust's resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.

Provide senior clinician services to area of special interest as per the job plan or as agreed within the Trust.

Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.

Actively participate in the Unit's Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.

Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0 19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5 19. The 0 19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link:

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications

• CCT paediatrics (paediatric emergency medicine) - or demonstrable equivalent training (or within 6 months of obtaining) Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Grid paediatric emergency medicine training or equivalent experience in paediatric emergency medicine
• Confidence with child protection - up to date Safeguarding Level 3 training is essential
• APLS/PALS provider
• ATLS/ETC or paediatric trauma course
• Research / publications relevant to subspecialty
• APLS instructor
• NLS provider

Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients.
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Further qualification in medical education
• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

other requirements

• oPassion for putting the child first in everything you do
• oKnowledge of resource management issues
• oAbility to stay calm under pressure.
• oWillingness to work flexibly as part of a team

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Paediatric Consultant in Emergency Medicine

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearPer annum (pro rata) + London weighting