This appointment is for a Consultant Paediatrician With Expertise In Cardiology, the post holder will take work with the clinical lead, focusing on the development of the Paediatric Cardiology service across the department of Paediatrics at Lincoln County and Pilgrim Hospitals which are part of the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Paediatric Department within United Lincolnshire Hospitals is currently undergoing an exciting period of service redesign and has seen the greatest expansion in consultant numbers to facilitate this for many years. The Department is establishing Children and Young People assessment units (CYPAU) and will be aiming to meet the RCPCH ‘Facing the Future’ Standards.
There are excellent opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills and be part of service transformation in Lincolnshire. Lincoln University has secured a new Medical School since 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for the consultants to pursue/develop an academic career and medical education.
The successful candidate will be part of a forward-looking department of General Paediatrics and Neonatology. The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his / her time to the duties of this post.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would join an 11-consultant rota and would be expected to provide both paediatric and neonatal cover on a rolling consultant of the week rota. Cover of the acute inpatient ward/paediatric day assessment unit will be provided on a 1:11 rota. Cover of the neonatal unit will also provided on a 1:11 Hot week basis.
The successful applicant will conduct general paediatric clinics and have a number of dedicated paediatric cardiology duties and undertake a number of cardiology clinics at the primary sites.
The post holder will support the care of inpatients who have a paediatric cardiology diagnosis in NICU and general paediatric wards, plus Echocardiography where appropriate. They will be the primary contact for all referrals from inpatients and provide advice and support in managing these patients in liaison with the regional paediatric cardiology service. The post holder will contribute to the provision of high quality medical care for congenital cardiac patients requiring both acute and routine care.
The post holder will also attend the joint cardiac meetings at the Regional Cardiac centre.
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to over 800,000 people across the county of Lincolnshire. We operate 4 hospital sites and deliver services in a range of other settings we employ around 7,800 staff, and have a turnover in excess of £400m per annum.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust will assist new employees, who are eligible, with relocation expenses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details regarding the job role are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Hold full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- Broad experience in Paediatrics and Neonates
- On the GMC’s Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
Desirable
- Additional recognised Qualifications
Special Interest Experience
Essential
- Special Interest (SPIN) in Cardiology Echocardiography Training
- 1 year Paediatric Cardiology experience
- Experience in managing children with both chronic and acute cardiac conditions
Desirable
- Experience in Neonatal Echocardiography
Life Support Skill
Essential
- APLS or EPLS
- NLS
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- Trainer status
Child Protection / Safeguarding experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate training and experience
- Evidence of Level 3 training
Desirable
- Teaching on Child Protection course
Special Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Leadership skills
- Good time management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to take initiative when required
Desirable
- Protocol and Guideline development
- Experience in Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of Service Development
- Completion of leadership training
Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practise
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Interests and Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Commitment to quality care and professional self development
- Enthusiasm and experience in teaching all grades of staff
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet the demands of the service
- Take responsibility for one’s own action and promote good teamwork
- Ability to travel to rural locations
- Able to reside within 10 miles / 30 minutes travel time from base hospital for non-resident on-call commitment
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