Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1254
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
- Closing
- 04/10/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/10/2024
Employer heading
Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic Paediatric EM Consultants from either Paediatric /Adult background to join our expanding team & support further the development of our well-established Children’s Emergency Department at UHS. The department provides a centre for Paediatric Emergency care and is the level 1 paediatric major trauma centre for the South Coast. It is the acute front door of Southampton Children’s Hospital and is supported by both general paediatric & sub-speciality teams.
The Children’s ED receives approximately 35,000 patients per year and receives both GP & self referrals from the local city of Southampton as well as being the paediatric major trauma centre with a 24/7 helipad and the tertiary care centre for many paediatric subspecialties. We currently have 8 WTE PEM Consultants from both a paediatric & adult background and work closely with our General Paediatric & General ED colleagues who provide shifts within the department.
In Sept 2019 we opened our new Children’s ED which provides 11 acute assessment beds, 8 short stay beds & paediatric X-ray. We have a dedicated paediatric Resus bay co-located within the main ED and a separate procedural sedation room. The department provides PEM grid training to both ED & Paediatric trainees and also delivers training to GP & Paediatric trainees. We have a nurse practitioner training programme, liaison CAMHS and youth workers and we participate actively in education & research.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Oversee & deliver acute care to ill and injured children & young people who attend the Children’s ED
- Deliver Consultant ward round to the Short Stay Unit admissions and be responsible for GP referrals working closely with the General Paediatric team
- Team lead both medical & major trauma resuscitations
- Educational and clinical supervision of trainees
- Deliver regular morning teaching sessions as well as engage in wider teaching opportunities for a variety of levels of trainee
- Deliver SPA roles according to an individual’s skill set and also to address departmental requirements
- Support trainees with research, audit, QIP and other projects
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Consultant or trainee within 6 months of CCT who is trained in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (adult /paediatric background) or General paediatrician with equivalent training
- Experience in working in Paediatric emergency department & short stay unit
- Highly motivated and able to deliver service improvement
- Good communication skills and ability to work within an MDT
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Paediatric EM Sub-speciality Training or equivalent experience
- CCST or CCT in Paediatrics /Emergency Medicine or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable criteria
- Additional postgraduate qualification eg PhD, masters, PGDip
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- APLS provider
- Training and experience of child protection activities
- ETC / ATLS provider or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Educational supervisor course completed
- APLS Instructor
- ETC / ATLS Instructor
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Training in teaching/education
- Involvement in national/regional audit activity
- Procedural sedation skills
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience of working in a Paediatric emergency assessment environment.
- Appropriate clinical skills involved in diagnosis & stabilising the ill or injured child.
Desirable criteria
- Quality Improvement experience
- Simulation experience
- Research experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Desirable criteria
- Management training & experience of service development
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Involvement in clinical governance.
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Helen Rutkowska
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 208109
- Additional information
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 16 October 2023
Job Reference: 188-MT1254 - This vacancy closes on or before: 4th October 2024
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