Job summary
This is a full time (parttime/ job share will be considered) permanent post to ensure the acute Paediatric department at Croydon University Hospital continues to deliver excellent high quality, patient centred, and responsive care. We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic colleague to join our Paediatric Department.
General paediatrics on call (including the level 2 neonatal unit) is a requirement of the post.
A key component of this job is also to develop the paediatric asthma service and applicants with an interest in asthma (ideally having completed Respiratory SPIN module of the RCPCH) are encouraged to apply.
Applications will also be considered from individuals with a CCT (or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview) or with a Certificate of Equivalence of Specialist Registration (CESR).
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital with strong links to local teaching hospitals. Croydon Health Services offers a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance.It is an environment where family life is promoted.The Trust provides a supportive mentoring and career planning programme.
Enquires may be directed to:
Dr Matthew Whitaker, consultant paediatrician, clinical lead
Mr David Rose, clinical director, Integrated women's, childrens' and sexual health directorate
Main duties of the job
To provide paediatric and neonatal care and this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Responsible for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsiblefor carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Please refer to job description for further information.
About us
The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff.You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff.You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians.You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home.You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services.
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description for further information.
Enquires may be directed to
Dr Matthew Whitaker, consultant paediatrician
Mr David Rose, clinical director, Integrated womens, childrens and sexual health directorate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad Neonatal and General Paediatric experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Resuscitation of sick infants and children
- Adequate training in Child Safeguarding
Desirable
- APLS and/or NLS instructor status
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH
- ns Registration MB BS or equivalent MRCPCH Inclusion in the specialist register for Paediatrics or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment.
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Paediatric respiratory SPIN module or equivalent
Management and leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Involvement in setting up services and service delivery
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon
CR7 7YE