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Job summaryGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS FT
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care (10 PAs)
Start Date: ASAP
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust. This is a 6-Month, Fixed-Term position.
Main duties of the jobAs a member of the Paediatric Intensive Care Team the applicant will be expected to deliver Paediatric Intensive care clinical cover for the PICU. The on-call commitment for this joint post will be providing on call commitment on the PICU proportionate to the DCC allocated. There is internal cover for consultant leave within PICU.
During periods where the consultant is not clinically on service there will be time to undertake the administrative duties of the post, such as clinical summaries, audit, teaching and appraisal. The job plan also includes attendance at regular unit clinical meetings including the multidisciplinary case conferences, the clinical governance meeting, weekly consultant meeting, weekly morbidity and mortality meeting and the weekly joint PICU multidisciplinary meeting. Office space and secretarial support will be available for the consultant to enable them to carry out the administrative duties of the post.
The attached job plan provides an idea of the work programme of the post. It is recognised that there will need to be some flexibility between consultants in how these duties are discharged.
Prior to taking up a post there will be negotiated allocation of specific roles within the unit to fall within the allotted 1 SPA time on Intensive Care.
Additional duties may be required at short notice to cover colleagues' short-term sick leave.
About usOur commitment to you
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at GOSH by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential - Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential - GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH, FRCA
- Completion of all competencies in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of 2 years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH National GRID training program with evidence that this has been signed off OR equivalence OR an existing Practicing Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (substantive)
Desirable - Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- CICM
Experience/Knowledge Essential - Extensive experience in Paediatric Intensive Care
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable - Neonatal intensive care experience
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Experience in several different intensive care units with international and UK experience
- Recent cardiac intensive care experience
Skills/Abilities Essential - High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Desirable - Experience of teaching at postgraduate level, education, and supervision of postgraduate trainee
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential - Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential - GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH, FRCA
- Completion of all competencies in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of 2 years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH National GRID training program with evidence that this has been signed off OR equivalence OR an existing Practicing Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (substantive)
Desirable - Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- CICM
Experience/Knowledge Essential - Extensive experience in Paediatric Intensive Care
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable - Neonatal intensive care experience
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Experience in several different intensive care units with international and UK experience
- Recent cardiac intensive care experience
Skills/Abilities Essential - High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Desirable - Experience of teaching at postgraduate level, education, and supervision of postgraduate trainee
- Leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
AddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS FT
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website Job summaryGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS FT
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care (10 PAs)
Start Date: ASAP
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust. This is a 6-Month, Fixed-Term position.
Main duties of the jobAs a member of the Paediatric Intensive Care Team the applicant will be expected to deliver Paediatric Intensive care clinical cover for the PICU. The on-call commitment for this joint post will be providing on call commitment on the PICU proportionate to the DCC allocated. There is internal cover for consultant leave within PICU.
During periods where the consultant is not clinically on service there will be time to undertake the administrative duties of the post, such as clinical summaries, audit, teaching and appraisal. The job plan also includes attendance at regular unit clinical meetings including the multidisciplinary case conferences, the clinical governance meeting, weekly consultant meeting, weekly morbidity and mortality meeting and the weekly joint PICU multidisciplinary meeting. Office space and secretarial support will be available for the consultant to enable them to carry out the administrative duties of the post.
The attached job plan provides an idea of the work programme of the post. It is recognised that there will need to be some flexibility between consultants in how these duties are discharged.
Prior to taking up a post there will be negotiated allocation of specific roles within the unit to fall within the allotted 1 SPA time on Intensive Care.
Additional duties may be required at short notice to cover colleagues' short-term sick leave.
About usOur commitment to you
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at GOSH by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person SpecificationGOSH Culture and ValuesEssential - Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential - GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH, FRCA
- Completion of all competencies in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of 2 years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH National GRID training program with evidence that this has been signed off OR equivalence OR an existing Practicing Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (substantive)
Desirable - Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- CICM
Experience/KnowledgeEssential - Extensive experience in Paediatric Intensive Care
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable - Neonatal intensive care experience
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Experience in several different intensive care units with international and UK experience
- Recent cardiac intensive care experience
Skills/AbilitiesEssential - High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Desirable - Experience of teaching at postgraduate level, education, and supervision of postgraduate trainee
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and ValuesEssential - Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential - GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH, FRCA
- Completion of all competencies in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of 2 years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH National GRID training program with evidence that this has been signed off OR equivalence OR an existing Practicing Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (substantive)
Desirable - Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- CICM
Experience/KnowledgeEssential - Extensive experience in Paediatric Intensive Care
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable - Neonatal intensive care experience
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Experience in several different intensive care units with international and UK experience
- Recent cardiac intensive care experience
Skills/AbilitiesEssential - High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Desirable - Experience of teaching at postgraduate level, education, and supervision of postgraduate trainee
- Leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
AddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS FT
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website