09 Oct
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
Job description
Job summary
The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital is seeking one substantive 8 PA consultant in paediatrics with expertise and interest in paediatric Obesity.
The post is available from October 2024. Successful applicant will provide 1 : 8 on-call to the acute paediatric service including and support the inpatient services and outpatient paediatric activity.
This post will also support the complications of excess weight (CEW) service. Jenny Lind children's hospital was one of 15 children's hospitals chosen to host this new specialized service.
Previous experience with the patient group is not a pre-requisite for the role.
Individuals who are interested in developing their skills in this area post CCT are encouraged to apply.
The role will sit within a wider MDT which includes a psychologist, dietician, physiotherapist, specialist nurse, social worker, family support worker and administrator.
Main duties of the job
The 8 PA post comprises direct clinical care involving acute paediatrics and CEW (will involve specialized obesity work) and SPA.
Acute paediatric services are delivered by a team of consultants working across children's emergency department, children's assessment unit and inpatient wards. This post will have a
1 : 8 Consultant of the week commitment and will have regular sessions on CAU though any additional sessions may be available on an ad hoc basis if the successful applicant is interested.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.
We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N; Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits / discounts and in addition :
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree such as MD, MSc or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Overseas applications to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in NHS
- EPLS or APLS certification
- Training to level 3 safeguarding and experience of safeguarding at Specialist Registrar or Consultant level.
Desirable
Demonstrable knowledge and commitment to a career in paediatrics
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of formal and on-the-job clinical teaching
- Enthusiasm to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Recognised postgraduate course in teaching / training (T5 or similar)
- Commitment to under / postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching & training
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching (PGCert or similar)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to deliver high quality paediatric care
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit
- Logical, analytical,
and self-critical approach to practice
Desirable
Expertise in risk management
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research techniques and design
- Evidence-based medicine
Desirable
- Published Research
- Published papers in area of special interest
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust, or 30 minutes travelling time when on call (if part of a gastro service on-call)
Desirable
Full driving license
Communication and Language skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues,
colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
▶️ Consultant in Paediatrics (interest in Paediatric Obesity)
🖊️ Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital
📍 Norwich