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Consultant Paediatrician with Interest in PEM • Kingston Upon Thames
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Consultant Paediatrician with Interest in PEM in Kingston Upon Thames with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you describe your experience in paediatric emergency medicine, and how it has prepared you for this role? Can you describe your experience in paediatric emergency medicine, and how it has prepared you for this role?

2. Tell us about a particularly challenging case you handled in the paediatric emergency department. What was your approach and the outcome? Tell us about a particularly challenging case you handled in the paediatric emergency department. What was your approach and the outcome?

3. How do you keep yourself updated with the latest guidelines and advancements in paediatric emergency care? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest guidelines and advancements in paediatric emergency care?

4. What strategies do you employ to enhance the quality of care for children presenting to the paediatric emergency department? What strategies do you employ to enhance the quality of care for children presenting to the paediatric emergency department?

5. You mentioned an interest in asthma. How do you approach the management of acute asthma exacerbations in children? You mentioned an interest in asthma. How do you approach the management of acute asthma exacerbations in children?

6. Can you discuss your experience or strategies in developing and leading multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), particularly concerning paediatric asthma services? Can you discuss your experience or strategies in developing and leading multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), particularly concerning paediatric asthma services?

7. How do you foster collaborative working relationships with the wider emergency department team? How do you foster collaborative working relationships with the wider emergency department team?

8. Describe a situation where you had to work closely with junior doctors. How did you ensure their learning and development while maintaining patient safety? Describe a situation where you had to work closely with junior doctors. How did you ensure their learning and development while maintaining patient safety?

9. What techniques do you use to communicate effectively with children and their families in stressful situations? What techniques do you use to communicate effectively with children and their families in stressful situations?

10. How do you handle difficult conversations with parents, especially when discussing adverse outcomes or treatment limitations? How do you handle difficult conversations with parents, especially when discussing adverse outcomes or treatment limitations?

11. What qualities do you believe are essential for a Consultant Paediatrician working in emergency medicine? What qualities do you believe are essential for a Consultant Paediatrician working in emergency medicine?

12. How do you prioritise your professional development and ensure you continue to grow as a consultant? How do you prioritise your professional development and ensure you continue to grow as a consultant?

13. Can you provide an example of how you have taken the lead in a project or initiative within your paediatric department? Can you provide an example of how you have taken the lead in a project or initiative within your paediatric department?

14. How do you approach the supervision and training of junior doctors and medical students in the paediatric emergency setting? How do you approach the supervision and training of junior doctors and medical students in the paediatric emergency setting?

15. What innovative ideas would you bring to improve the services provided in the paediatric emergency department? What innovative ideas would you bring to improve the services provided in the paediatric emergency department?

16. How do you envision the development of paediatric services evolving over the next five years, particularly in emergency care? How do you envision the development of paediatric services evolving over the next five years, particularly in emergency care?

17. The post requires working until 10 PM. How do you balance the demands of your work with personal life? The post requires working until 10 PM. How do you balance the demands of your work with personal life?

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Role: Consultant Paediatrician with Interest in PEM in Kingston Upon Thames

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 09:01.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nConsultant Paediatrician with Interest in PEM with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust in Kingston Upon Thames\n\n Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time 10PAs (3 posts available) Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) and the option of additional subspeciality interest in other areas (applicants with an interest in asthma are particularly encouraged to apply). These are substantive full-time posts (10PAs). Part time/job share option will be considered on request. We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic colleagues to join our Paediatric Department. The post will be based primarily in the paediatric ED department with paediatric outpatient DCC activity. The post holder will cover the paediatric emergency department (PED) on a 1:5 rostered basis which includes a rapid access clinic and telephone advice service for local GPs. Outpatient clinics will be part of the timetable during non-PED DCC and there is opportunity for this role to include leading a new paediatric asthma MDT service. Opportunity to develop expertise in other areas of paediatric sub-speciality interest will also be offered. The post is built around an expected 10 programmed activity (PA) job plan (see job description) and will provide onsite cover in paediatric ED until 10pm in conjunction with members of the wider ED team. The expected job plans will include 8 PAs of DCC activity. Applications will be considered from individuals with a CCT (or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview) or with a Certificate of Equivalence of Specialist Registration (CESR). This post will provide collaborative working with Paediatric Emergency Department services and Paediatric Leadership in providing care for Children in ED. These are new posts created to enhance the patient experience for children coming through ED, improve the quality of paediatric emergency care and provide training and supervision for Junior doctors going through training in ED. Once fully recruited we will establish a PEM consultant team consisting of 5 paediatric trained PEM consultants working alongside 2 PEM trained emergency medicine consultants. About us Please see full JD for a list of full duties and greater detail regarding the rota and shift patterns JD is with Royal college for approval Kindly note that the interview date for this post is 18-Mar-2025. "}