Job summary
We are recruiting a Locum Consultant to work in our Paediatric Emergency Department at St Mary's Hospital.
We are a dedicated paediatric ED with approximately 28,000 attendances a year of children and young people up to 16 years of age. We are the Major Trauma Centre for North West London. We have an on-site PICU, and support from medical and surgical specialties across Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust and West London Childrens Hospital. We run a busy co-located 4 bedded Paediatric CDU, and are looking to develop further a dedicated Paediatric SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) service in collaboration with our medical and surgical teams. We have a co-located Urgent Treatment Centre.
We are an academic and teaching hospital, with strong research links to Imperial College for both paediatrics and trauma, and multiple active projects ongoing. We host medical students on paediatric, ED and elective placements.
We are looking for a consultant with subspecialty training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, or who can demonstrate equivalent training and competencies, to work as part of our team of 9 consultants. Key qualities include the ability to manage the various pressures within a busy emergency department, an enthusiasm to work well with people and a desire to help maintain a culture of learning and improvement in everyday practice.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical post, and the majority of the work will be in the department, providing clinical leadership and support for the medical and nursing staff, ensuring the safety of patients and the delivery of high-quality emergency care in an effective and efficient manner. The post holder will be expected to lead paediatric major trauma teams when paediatric cases arrive. We also expect consultants to work closely with the nursing team to maintain a safe department and to ensure appropriate flow, and to develop good working relationships with the general paediatric and specialist teams. Consultants are "on the shop floor" until 10 pm every day (including weekends) on a 1:8 basis.
Post-holders would be expected to contribute to the wealth of teaching opportunities both within the department (for both undergraduates and for medical and nursing staff), and across the trust (for example foundation training, RCEM training, trauma teaching etc).
We are keen to continue to embed a culture of innovation and improvement within the department, and we would expect consultants to actively participate in this, and support trainees and nursing staff with their own projects.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a clinical post for 10 PAs (9DCC and 1 SPA in the first instance). Applicants wishing to work LTFT are also encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be on the GMC specialty register for either Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine, and ideally with a subspecialty registration in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, although candidates who can demonstrate equivalent training, competencies and experience are welcome.
The post will be based in the Paediatric ED. Consultant presence is 0800 2200 on weekdays, and 1400-2200 at weekends, with non-resident on call duties at other times. The shift pattern includes morning sessions (0800-1300), afternoon sessions (1300-1700) and late shifts (1700-2200) in the week. Late shifts and weekend shifts are covered on a 1:8 rota.
Clinical work includes:
Overall managing of the department, with nurse in charge, to maintain safe and effective flow.
Liaising with other teams and specialties where necessary.
Leading major trauma teams and resuscitation teams for critically injured or ill children.
Direct clinical care for patients.
Supporting trainees with the management of patients, and providing senior decision making reviews where necessary.
Overseeing the 4 bedded paediatric CDU.
Running SDEC clinics.
Ensuring formal pathology and imaging results are actioned.
Non Clinical work will include
Teaching and training of the MDT, and across the wider trust
Educational and clinical supervision (SPA time allowing)
Governance activities including PSIRF actions
Improvement and innovation activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC specialist register Paediatrics (PEM) or Emergency Medicine (PEM) or Paediatrics
- MRCPCH or FCEM
- ATLS, APLS and/or ALS provider
Desirable
- Higher degree or research degree
- APLS/ATLS Instructor
- PEM subspecialty certification
Relevant experience
Essential
- Completion of training in PEM or Acute Paediatrics with an interest in PEM
- Relevant experience in PEM/acute paediatrics in UK
Desirable
- Relevant experience in paediatric same day emergency/ambulatory care
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clinical skills in line with RCPCH or RCEM PEM curriculum
Desirable
- Additional clinical skills appropriate for post (eg POCUS)
Management skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical leadership of PED, acute paediatrics
- Experience of managing workforce issues and planning
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of clinical teaching
- Experience of educational and clinical supervision
Desirable
- Completion educational training course
- Higher teaching qualification
- Experience of leading training and educational programme
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Audit
Essential
- EEvidence of completion of improvement work, with use of QI tools/audit, and with evidence of implementation of recommendations
Desirable
- Higher training in Quality Improvement and Innovation
Academic achievements/research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical research
Desirable
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY