Job Details

• Trust Locum Consultant
• Paediatrics
• Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
• Medical and Dental Payscale
• 10 PA
• Fixed term in first instance

Having been rated as Good Paediatric services across all domains by the CQC we are now seeking a Trust Locum Consultant to consolidate this position and support our journey to becoming Outstanding Paediatric services (this is uniquely favourable situation to be in for our District General Hospital in the East Midlands).

The successful candidates will have a strong consolidation in general Paediatrics and Neonatology but with the scope to develop their own specialist interest. The trust is developing its local services in Oncology, rheumatology, neonatology and Cardiology however, a range of special interests will be considered.

Main duties of the job

About the Role....

8 Consultants (including this post) provide a comprehensive service along with a number of tertiary specialists (from Nottingham and Leicester) for joint clinics. This 10 PA post attracts a 5% on call supplement for week day and weekend on calls.

What we're looking for.....

We are looking for a Paediatrician, with full GMC registration, MRCPCH or equivalent and a broad range of experience

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.

About the Department...

Currently, there is a Children and Young People Short Stay and Paediatric Assessment Unit (SSPAU) model of service delivery in place at Pilgrim Hospital. The Assessment unit is open 24/7. The SSPAU is staffed as per an inpatient unit.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to attached job description and person specification.

We are looking for a Paediatrician with full GMC registration, MRCPCH or equivalent and a broad range of experience.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with GMC or in process
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Broad experience in Paediatrics

Special interest experience
Essential

• Able to demonstate appropriate experience
• RCPCH SPIN module/clinical experience as Consultant

Safeguarding
Essential

• Evidence of appropriate training
• Evidence of level 3 training

Special knowledge
Essential

• Experience in clinical audit
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management

Life Support Skills
Essential

• APLS or EPLS
• NLS

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