Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED 3 MAY 2024

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to invite applications for a substantive Consultant Paediatric Intensivist to join the Critical Care team based at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).

Paediatric Critical Care at BRHC consists of an 18 bedded Paediatric Intensive Care in addition to 18 designated High Dependency beds distributed across the medical, surgical and cardiac specialist areas. The Wales and West Acute Transport for Children service (WATCh) is the regional paediatric critical care transport and decision support service which takes approximately 1400 advice and referral calls annually, with approximately 500-600 transports performed each year. Together, we support the critical care needs for all major sub-specialities hosted in our regional specialist paediatric hospital. There is an active congenital cardiac surgery programme, specialist haematology, oncology and BMT services and the hospital is the designated regional Major Trauma Centre and is a national Burns Centre. The service is recognised for training by the PICM ISAC and support general paediatricians to achieve the HDU SPIN competencies.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work across all paediatric critical care areas (PIC/WATCh/HDU). Approximately 2/3 of the clinical activity is PIC (approximately 5.5 PAs) with 1/3 at WATCh or on HDU (approximately 3 PAs). Consultants typically rotate between WATCh and HDU so during a rota period they work across PIC and one other critical care area (rather than all three areas).

Applicants should be from a paediatric, intensive care or anaesthetic background and those with a strong interest in management and leadership would be welcomed. They should have completed a minimum of two years training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine in an approved RCPCH PICM Grid training centre and a minimum of 6 months of anaesthetic with on call equivalent to a CT 1 trainee and must either be on the Specialist Register in their base speciality or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT if in a UK PICM training programme. Applicants who trained via the CESR or GMC portfolio pathway or equivalence, must be on the specialist register at time of application. We are open to supporting the development of the successful candidate's specialist interests through the job planning process.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the position


Interview will be held on 4th June 2024


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the position


Interview will be held on 4th June 2024


Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or FRCA or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• The applicant must fulfil one of following criteria: Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this training been signed off by the PICM ISAC, including six months of anaesthetic training.
• OR For UK trainees within six months of obtaining a CCT with grid training by the date of the interview
• OR An existing substantive PICU consultant
• OR Equivalent training with supporting evidence

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years training in PICM which fulfils RCPCH PICM ISAC criteria or be an established consultant in PICM
• A minimum of one year experience in Cardiac Intensive Care (may be in a mixed unit)
• Experience of working in an ECMO centre
• Experience of working in Paediatric Critical Care Transport
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Experience in Paediatrics or Anaesthesia if not base specialty
• Additional PICU experience in more than one PICU
• Has undertaken a post CCT fellowship
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Experience of working in Paediatric High Dependency Care

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• All candidates would be expected to meet the competencies for training in PICM (RCPCH)
• Up to date knowledge and experience of Paediatric Critical Care Medicine and Paediatric Critical Care Transport
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Paediatric Critical Care

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Experience of Point of Care Ultrasound

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Evidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in PICU
• Commitment to involvement in Paediatric critical care based research projects
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Evidence of research papers published in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of securing research grant funding
• Evidence of oral presentation at academic meetings

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Evidence of involvement in teaching and training
• Commitment to support education programme in PICM
• Commitment to simulation training

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Education)
• APLS / PALS instructor

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Evidence of leadership or management roles undertaken

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Desirable

• Supportive nature
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Commitment to improving the Wellbeing of the Staff across critical care

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
• Ability to fulfil full share of on call workload

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or FRCA or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• The applicant must fulfil one of following criteria: Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this training been signed off by the PICM ISAC, including six months of anaesthetic training.
• OR For UK trainees within six months of obtaining a CCT with grid training by the date of the interview
• OR An existing substantive PICU consultant
• OR Equivalent training with supporting evidence

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years training in PICM which fulfils RCPCH PICM ISAC criteria or be an established consultant in PICM
• A minimum of one year experience in Cardiac Intensive Care (may be in a mixed unit)
• Experience of working in an ECMO centre
• Experience of working in Paediatric Critical Care Transport
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Experience in Paediatrics or Anaesthesia if not base specialty
• Additional PICU experience in more than one PICU
• Has undertaken a post CCT fellowship
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Experience of working in Paediatric High Dependency Care

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• All candidates would be expected to meet the competencies for training in PICM (RCPCH)
• Up to date knowledge and experience of Paediatric Critical Care Medicine and Paediatric Critical Care Transport
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Paediatric Critical Care

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Experience of Point of Care Ultrasound

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Evidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in PICU
• Commitment to involvement in Paediatric critical care based research projects
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Evidence of research papers published in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of securing research grant funding
• Evidence of oral presentation at academic meetings

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Evidence of involvement in teaching and training
• Commitment to support education programme in PICM
• Commitment to simulation training

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Education)
• APLS / PALS instructor

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Evidence of leadership or management roles undertaken

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Desirable

• Supportive nature
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Commitment to improving the Wellbeing of the Staff across critical care

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
• Ability to fulfil full share of on call workload

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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 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 Registration

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

Additional information
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 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 Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

BRHC

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

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