Locum Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care

Job description

Job summary

Responsibility for the core consultant activity of day-to-day running and leadership of the clinical activities in the paediatric intensive care.

These are a continued clinical presence in the units during the day for ward rounds, emergency and post-operative admissions when on for PICU.

Participate in network activities related to critical care. This includes organising network teaching activities where requested and liaising with one or more of the critical care network referring centres.

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.

In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.

Two consultants are on call at all times for intensive care, giving each Unit (general and cardiac) separate and independent consultant cover and a third on call during the day to provide support. The service is consultant led, and often consultant delivered, depending on the clinical acuity of patients and the experience of the middle grade clinical staff.

Main duties of the job

This is a locum post to cover maternity cover for 9 months. The current contractual commitment is for 10 core programmed activities per week, with additional 1 PA.

The average weekly PA allocations are: 9DCC programmed activities, including 0.5PA for patient administration. 1.5 SPA for CPD, audit, mandatory training, Revalidation etc. to be taken flexibly.

Whole time consultants within the Trust are allocated 1.5 PA's for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) in order to support the requirements of revalidation, which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training. Up to a further 1 PA may be made available for SPA by mutual agreement with the CMG as part of the job planning process. This must constitute appropriate verifiable SPA activity that supports an individual's professional development and provides benefit to UHL.

The post-holder will participate in medical audit, the Trust's clinical governance processes, and CPD (included in the job plan), with mandatory attendance at audit and governance meetings. The role also includes clinical management, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate, and compliance with the Trust's standing orders and financial instructions. In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, all duties must be carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.

The post-holder will participate actively in research relevant to paediatric intensive care including the development and delivery of studies within the directorate.

There will be opportunities to act as Principal Investigator for NIHR portfolio studies and to support a research-active culture within the service.

The role also includes participation in audit and quality improvement activities, and contributing to the development of teaching and research in collaboration with the University of Leicester. The post-holder is expected to fulfil the requirements of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health CPD scheme (or equivalent), with CPD supported within the job plan and mandatory attendance at audit and governance meetings.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.

The post-holder will participate actively in research relevant to paediatric intensive care including the development and delivery of studies within the directorate.

There will be opportunities to act as Principal Investigator for NIHR portfolio studies and to support a research-active culture within the service.

The role also includes participation in audit and quality improvement activities, and contributing to the development of teaching and research in collaboration with the University of Leicester. The post-holder is expected to fulfil the requirements of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health CPD scheme (or equivalent), with CPD supported within the job plan and mandatory attendance at audit and governance meetings.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• MRCPCH/MRCP/FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist Register for base specialty at the time of application or within 6 months of obtaining CCT for UK RCPCH trainee or on the GMC specialist register for PICM at the time of application (if CESR/portfolio) pathway

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience in Subspecialty

Essential

• Completion of RCPCH Progress PICM Curriculum and 2 years training in an RCPCH PICM ISAC approved centre rotation in paediatric intensive care medicine plus a minimum of six months of anaesthetic training oOR equivalent training programme with evidence that this training has been completed and signed off
• Extensive experience in management of cardiac patients including post op cardiac surgical patients
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice
• Undertake basic and advanced intensive care procedures
• Advanced Paediatric Life support provider or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in caring for children on ECLS
• Experienced in or have had training in the provision of palliative care in children
• Experience in managing complex long-term patients
• Expertise in use of POCUS, Echocardiogram or similar advanced technologies in paediatric critical care
• Experience managing level 2 paediatric critical care patients in HDU or equivalent

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Highly developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Demonstrable track record of successful change management

Audit/Quality Improvement

Essential

• Experience of Clinical audit and maintenance of high quality of care
• Understanding of and participation in national audits such as PICANET and National Congenital Heart Disease Audit
• Experience in quality and safety review eg: mortality review , review of critical incidents

Desirable

• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Experience in training others in audit/QI activity
• Experience in complaint investigations and PSIRF training

Management and leadership

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff

Desirable

• Experience or training in medical management and or clinical leadership
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Certification in Medical Leadership
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• MRCPCH/MRCP/FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist Register for base specialty at the time of application or within 6 months of obtaining CCT for UK RCPCH trainee or on the GMC specialist register for PICM at the time of application (if CESR/portfolio) pathway

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience in Subspecialty

Essential

• Completion of RCPCH Progress PICM Curriculum and 2 years training in an RCPCH PICM ISAC approved centre rotation in paediatric intensive care medicine plus a minimum of six months of anaesthetic training oOR equivalent training programme with evidence that this training has been completed and signed off
• Extensive experience in management of cardiac patients including post op cardiac surgical patients
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice
• Undertake basic and advanced intensive care procedures
• Advanced Paediatric Life support provider or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in caring for children on ECLS
• Experienced in or have had training in the provision of palliative care in children
• Experience in managing complex long-term patients
• Expertise in use of POCUS, Echocardiogram or similar advanced technologies in paediatric critical care
• Experience managing level 2 paediatric critical care patients in HDU or equivalent

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Highly developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Demonstrable track record of successful change management

Audit/Quality Improvement

Essential

• Experience of Clinical audit and maintenance of high quality of care
• Understanding of and participation in national audits such as PICANET and National Congenital Heart Disease Audit
• Experience in quality and safety review eg: mortality review , review of critical incidents

Desirable

• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Experience in training others in audit/QI activity
• Experience in complaint investigations and PSIRF training

Management and leadership

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff

Desirable

• Experience or training in medical management and or clinical leadership
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Certification in Medical Leadership
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

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