Consultant in General Paediatrics with interest in Epilepsy
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 387-WC-7145-MP
Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town: Bristol
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is looking for 2 enthusiastic colleagues to join the department of General Paediatrics. We are offering 2 x 10 PA substantive posts. These roles will support the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient general paediatrics. Applicants should have a CCT or equivalent in General Paediatrics or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register. A strong interest in Paediatric Epilepsy is essential, and previous experience of working with young people with epilepsy is required.
The BRHC is the paediatric major trauma centre for the South West region and is the only dedicated hospital for children in the South West of England.
Main duties of the job
The postholders will be an integral part of the general paediatric service delivering weeks as the named service consultant as well as contributing to the second on-call rota year-round. General paediatrics provide rapid access clinics and routine general paediatric clinics, and the postholders will be expected to deliver these. There will also be dedicated rapid access clinics for assessment of children presenting with fits, faints, and funny turns, and secondary care epilepsy clinics.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
- Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
- RCPCH SPIN module in epilepsy or equivalent experience
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy, and safeguarding
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
- Up to date knowledge and experience of general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy, and safeguarding children and young people
- Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care
Clinical Governance and Audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Research
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff, and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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