Job summary
Applications are invited from candidates with higher specialist training or equivalent in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine for a 10 PA substantive consultant post based at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will work alongside our current consultants and within our multi-disciplinary Metabolic team in the specialty area of Paediatric Metabolic Medicine. This post presents an opportunity to work alongside a committed and specialist tertiary team and to be part of the development of the service for Sheffield and the wider surrounding area. There are collaborative working arrangements between Manchester, Nottingham and Leicester as part of a regional model. This post will include collaborative working and in hours support to the Nottingham and Leicester Metabolic Medicine teams as secondary level centres.
Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT at the time of commencing the appointment in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The post will be primarily based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital to support the Inherited Metabolic Medicine service in Sheffield, as well as providing outreach to the metabolic services in Nottingham and Leicester. The outreach support will be a combination of virtual MDT and less frequently, face to face in person clinics and MDT working in those centres.
Timetable
This timetable is offered as an example of the activity included in the post and the PA allocations.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Other
AM
Ward round / acute cover / MDT
0.5 PA
SPA 0.5
Leicester MDT weekly 0.5 PAs ( on clinic weeks to run F2F same day, otherwise virtual)
Monthly F2F clinic Leicester 0.6 Pas (includes travel time & admin)
Nottingham MDT weekly 0.5 PAs ( on clinic weeks to run F2F same day, otherwise virtual)
Monthly F2F clinic Nottingham 0.5 PAs (includes travel time & admin)
General Metabolic Clinic weekly 1 PA
Ward round / acute cover / MDT
1 PA
PM
SPA 1 PA
Metabolic clinic fortnightly ?general / disease specific 0.5 PAs
Patient admin East Mids 0.4 PAs
Clinic admin for Tues clinic 0.25
Thurs clinic 0.5
Support for nurse-led lipid clinics 0.25
Sheffield MDT 0.5 Pas
SPA 0.5
Support for lab services / new born screening/
Procedures
(flexible across week)
1 PA
2 PA
2 PAs
2 PAs
2 PAs
2 PAs
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Lucy White Email- [email protected] Tel-0114 271 7000.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 29th July 2024.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
Desirable
Knowldege / Experience
Essential
- Good clinical expertise in Paediatrics Specific specialist experience in Paediatric Metabolic medicine
- Valid APLS and NLS
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Previous Training Management / Audit
Essential
- Basic experience in management eg trainee rotas
- Competence in clinical audit
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Experience of training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Specific training in education and/or appraisal
- Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Academic Achievements/Research/Publications
Essential
- Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Desirable
- Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects
- Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable
Demonstratrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
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
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH