Locum Consultant in General/Ambulatory Paeds (Mat Cover)

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POST OF PART-TIME LOCUM CONSULTANT IN GENERAL/AMBULATORY PAEDIATRICS

(0.8 WTE)

Applications are invited for the above post as Part-time Consultant in General and Ambulatory Paediatrics with duties at the Children’s Hospital, Oxford.

The appointment is on a part-time basis, 0.7 WTE and will be for a fixed term period from 01/03/2024 to 28/02/2025.

Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Dr Edwin Osakwe (01865 231693, [email protected] ), Dr Zoe Rooney (01865 226890, [email protected]) Consultant Paediatricians at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Shelley Segal (01865 572872, [email protected]), Clinical Director for Children’s Services

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Clinical

The candidate will be responsible for the assessment and immediate care of children admitted acutely to hospital, the care of children in outpatient clinics, and all relevant clinical administrative work for his/her own patients. Candidates with a non-clinical special interest such as education or governance are also welcomed.

In outline, the duties are as follows:

CDU/ ED duties:

The John Radcliffe has a busy Paediatric Ambulatory Unit which sees over 500 patients a month. The successful applicant will be responsible for the review and management of these patients as well as supporting and training staff. These patients include GP referrals, day reviews, and PED referrals. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the inpatient ward-based Consultant allowing for an effective Consultant led service in accordance with RCPCH guidance. The candidate will also be expected to offer support and advice to the PED department to facilitate flow and enhance teamwork and decision making. The post will include a weekly late shift (4-10pm) as well as weekend duties.

The candidate will also support the provision of the following strategies which aim to support management of patients in their own homes:

1. Consultant advice and referral line 8:30 am to 10 pm (24/7 service maned out of hours by SPR)
2. Direct referrals from the South-Central Ambulance Service to reduce PED attendances
3. Children’s Hospital at Home service.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The John Radcliffe Acute Paediatric Service (JRH) serves a local child population of approximately 100,000 between the ages of 0-16yrs of age from Oxford City, West Oxfordshire, Vale of the White Horse, South Oxfordshire, and Cherwell. North Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire are covered by the Paediatric department at the Horton General Hospital (HGH) which currently serves a local population of approximately 25,000 children. The paediatric population throughout Oxfordshire is forecasted to increase by 32% over the next 15 years.

Services on the JR site are delivered within the purpose-built Children’s Hospital. Inpatient General Paediatric patients are primarily admitted to Bellhouse Drayson ward and the Adolescent Unit within the Children’s Hospital. There is a large Outpatient Department and dedicated Day ward which currently houses our Children’s Clinical Decision Unit (Children’s CDU).  On the HGH site services are delivered through the Emergency Department, and the Children’s ward.