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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About

We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.

Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients

We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

Contact

Address: Cliftonville; Northampton; Northamptonshire; NN1 5BD
Contact Number: 01604 634700

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Ref: 265-6816641 Vacancy ID: 6816641

Consultant Paediatrician

Accepting applications until: 02-Jan-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 02-Jan-2025 23:59

Location

Site: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Cliftonville Road
Town: Northampton
Postcode: NN1 5BD
Major / Minor Region: Northamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (10PAs)

Salary

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)

Specialty

Main area: Paediatrics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

**This Job Description is Pending Approval from the Royal College**

A formal job plan and timetable will be agreed between the new Post Holder and the Clinical Director, and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.

The post holder will join the Consultant of the Week and Paediatric Admissions Unit rotas

Consultant of the Week:

This involves covering the Paediatric Wards, Monday to Friday 0830 to 1700hrs. You are present at the 08:30 handover from the night team, and the 16:30 handover to the evening team. During those weeks the post holder is not expected to do routine clinics.

Paediatric Admissions Unit:

This involves covering the Paediatric Admissions Unit, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00. The Consultant carries the admissions bleep whilst covering PAU. During those weeks the post holder is not expected to do routine clinics.

Contents of Job Plan

All new appointees will start as per Trust policy on 10 PA's under the new Consultant contract. The division of timetable should reflect commitment to 8.5PA's, direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting activities which will include continued professional development, audit, teaching and research/management. The job plan will be reviewed annually in accordance with the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning. Agreement will be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities prior to starting the job.

On call Commitments

The appointee will join 1:8.5 rota for the paediatric on call team for general paediatrics – there is a separate neonatal rota.

There are both Tier 1 and Tier 2 doctors on site 24 hours a day. The consultant on-site availability varies between winter and summer on-calls as below:

Winter weekday on-calls

From 1^st October – 1^stMarch the post holder will not be expected to be on-site until 16:00 for the afternoon handover (cancelling clinical commitments on on-call days). They are expected to be on-site from 16:00 – 22:30. They are then able to complete their on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows

Summer weekday on-calls

From 1^st March – 1^st October the post holder will work a normal working day and then attend the afternoon handover. Following this, they are able to complete their on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows

Weekend on-calls

Weekend days are split, with one person undertaking Friday and Sunday and a separate person undertaking Saturday on-call. The on-call will be 24 hours 08:30 – 08:30. The post holder will attend the morning handover at 08:30 and then conduct the ward round on both wards. They can then complete the on-call off-site if the clinical situation allows.

Further information and more details on the role and responsibilities can be found in the Job description document.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements

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.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

Full GMC registration
MRCPCH or equivalent
Diabetes SPIN qualification
Entry on the Specialist Register or be an SpR or Trust Grade Doctor within 6 months of CCST / CESR date
Level 3 Safeguarding training
APLS provider status or equivalent

Desirable criteria

MD, PhD, MSc or other higher degree
Qualification in Medical Education
Experience working independently at Consultant Level
Instructor for PALS/APLS

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Wide range of paediatric and neonatal experience at middle grade level and above (including UK tertiary level experience)
Experience of working in the UK
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on and manage a range of problems in the acute paediatric setting
Up to date knowledge of the outpatient management of common paediatric conditions Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in ward, emergency department and outpatient setting
Ability to deal with complex clinical situations in the core areas of the post
Experience of working in a Paediatric Diabetes clinic

Desirable criteria

Special interest in Paediatric Diabetes
Experience of outpatient work and letter dictation without direct supervision

Clinical Audit

Essential criteria

Experience of clinical audit
Presentations of audit findings at local/ regional/ national meetings

Teaching & Training

Essential criteria

Commitment to teaching and training
Experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors
Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable criteria

Attendance at Education supervisor course
Formal training in teaching and educational supervision.
Formal/informal teaching at the department

Acedemic achievements & research

Essential criteria

Understanding of Research and Evidence Based Medicine
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable criteria

Involvement in research projects
Presentations at local/ regional/ national meetings
Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management Experience

Essential criteria

Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk
Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team
Appropriate understanding of NHS directives regarding consultant clinical practice including clinical governance
Ability to prioritise administrative tasks and to work co-operatively with administrative and clerical staff
IT Skills

Desirable criteria

Membership of local/ regional/ national committees
Attendance of management meetings
Attendance at management skills training courses
Involvement in Quality Improvement projects

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Good verbal and written communication skills
Organisational skills
Leadership skills
Commitment to continuing medical education
Flexibility, enthusiasm, role model, motivation and approachability
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels as required