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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
12 months (Fixed term 12 months)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
9 sessions per week (This post consists of 9 Programmed Activities (PAs), annualised as 7.75 PA Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.25 PA Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).)
Job ref
394-070MS24
Employer
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hillingdon Hospital
Town
Uxbridge
Salary
incl. HCA £2,162
Closing
04/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant Paediatrician

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site, please register when you click APPLY at the end of this advertisement. The Trust is able to offer hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (through third party provider), together with salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work) and a range of national and local staff discounts (subject to availability).

 

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Job overview

This post is for maternity locum cover available for one year from December 2024.  It forms an excellent opportunity for consultant experience alongside a welcoming and supportive team.  

This post consists of 9 Programmed Activities (PAs), annualised as 7.75 PA Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.25 PA Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).

Main duties of the job

This post consists of 9 Programmed Activities (PAs), annualised as 7.75 PA Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.25 PA Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).

 

Working for our organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • GMC Registeration with a license to practice, GMC Specialist Registration CCT Paediatrics, or within 6 months of CCT / CESR date
  • Broad training and experience in general paediatrics and neonates
  • Child protection experience and training at level 3
  • Up to date APLS/EPLS provider.
  • Up to date NLS provider.
  • Evidence of training commitment to paediatric trainees or medical students
  • Excellent leadership ability
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team and adapt to changing circumstances
  • Well organised and highly motivated
  • Continually seeking to improve
  • Able to work extended hours and participate in the resident night on calls.
Desirable criteria
  • MSc, PhD, MD
  • Experience in delivering neonatal care at consultant level
  • Additional special interest
  • NLS instructor
  • Simulation training
  • Time spent as training fellow, or educational qualification/recognised training
  • Research experience

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Madeline Tyrrell
Job title
Speciality Lead - Paediatrics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01895 238282
Additional information

For further information about the role, please contact 

Contact Person

Job Title

Contact

Dr Madeline Tyrrell

General Paediatrician, Clinical Lead for Paediatrics

[email protected]

Dr Jai Ganapathi

General Paediatrician, Clinical Lead for CYPD

[email protected]

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