Consultant Paediatrician FGH

UHMBT are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to apply for a newly created acute consultant paediatrician vacancy based at Furness General Hospital, on the doorstep of the Lake District, England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We are seeking dynamic, motivated and ambitious individuals who will enhance our established and expanding team of consultant paediatricians. You will play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare for Children and Young People across the Morecambe Bay Footprint with the ability to work independently, but within a supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative team.

An area of special interest to complement those already available in the Department is welcomed and can be discussed. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in Undergraduate Education or Safeguarding but would support the pursuit of a SPIN module in another specialty as appropriate if required. We would also support candidates in developing a special interest in these areas if that interest is new to them.

Main duties of the job

Furness General Hospital provides a 1:7 on-call to the acute paediatric services including the Special Care Baby Unit where we operate a consultant of the week model.

This post would also be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation that actively promotes a healthy work and home life balance.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical Care units and various Consultant-led services.

We are working towards becoming a truly inclusive organisation by celebrating inclusion and diversity, and are committed to eliminating discrimination, reducing health inequalities, promoting equal opportunities and respect for all of our colleagues and patients.

This post would also be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation that actively promotes a healthy work and home life balance.

The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and person specification for this role.

Application for this post will only be accepted if you are in the process of obtaining your CCT/CSER within six months of interview.

Person Specification

Essential

1. Full GMC with a licence to practice and entry on Specialist Register or in the receipt of CCT within six months of interview.
2. Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent).
3. Completed Specialist Training (or equivalent).
4. Completed and up to date with APLS/NLS (or equivalent) and level 3 Child Protection Training.
5. Acute and non-acute paediatric problems, including medical, surgical, child protection, resuscitation, and neonatal care.
6. Proven experience in clinical audit.
7. Experience of clinical supervision of juniors and relevant staff in other disciplines.
8. Recent active involvement in delivery of Medical Education and multi-professional training.
9. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines.
10. Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.

Desirable

1. Evidence of attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses/ meeting requirements of CPD.
2. Clinical supervision skills training.
3. Previous participation in a management role.
4. Evidence of the development of leadership skills within the work environment.
5. Completion of Educational Supervision training.

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