NHSJobs.com

Job overview

Consultant in Acute Paediatrics  

This post is a new substantive post for a Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Diabetes based on the Luton site.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the acute Paediatric ward attending, Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) 1 in 7 weeks and Night on call rota cover 1 in 14 nights.

It is expected that the post holder, once appointed, will work in partnership with the existing Consultant Pediatricians, as well as subspecialty Diabetes MDT team to provide safe and resilient service.

 

Main duties of the job

·       Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Paediatric patients

·       To share, with colleagues in the Paediatric Department the management of children requiring emergency review, assessment, and admission to the Paediatric Unit.

·       To share with consultant colleagues in providing the Paediatric on-call non-resident out-of-hours rota

·       Teaching and training of middle grade and, junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.

·       To support specialty specific training and development and support of SPIN equivalent trainees.

·       To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

·       To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

·       To lead on specialty specific guideline developments, audits, peer review preparations, continue and strengthen MDT working locally and with the Specialty Networks.

·       To share with colleagues in the department and trust specialty knowledge and experience.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”) was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt.

The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government’s decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.

As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you’re still unsure, please check information on COVID-19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.