Locum Consultant Paediatrician

Job Overview Applications are invited to apply for the post of Locum Consultant Paediatrician in Acute Paediatrics. The successful candidate will join a team of 11 Acute Consultant Paediatricians and 7 Consultant Neonatologists. The post is a 7-session post. There is a 1:9 on call commitment for general paediatrics. We are also running a 1:9 Consultant of the Week system as well as 1:9 Paediatric Assessment Unit provision as part of a total of a pro-rota 10-session contract. The 7-session contract is split into 5 direct clinical care sessions and 2 supporting professional activity sessions in line with the Welsh Consultant Contract. This is a Fixed term position.

Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have responsibility for acute general paediatric services. The successful applicant will be expected to be actively involved in the clinical governance programme of the department, providing support to undergraduate and postgraduates as necessary. The Consultant Paediatrician will ensure maintenance of relevant skills through continuing professional development with an annual appraisal. The Consultant Paediatrician will provide clinical supervision for other paediatricians and clinical and educational supervision for specialist paediatric trainees. The Consultant Paediatrician will participate in the relevant children’s management meetings for the service.

Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply. Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Dr Louise Phillips Clinical Director 03000 846330.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Full GMC registration Basic Life Support Advanced Paediatric Life Support (provider course) Level 3 Safeguarding Desirable criteria Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics On the GMC’s Specialist Register Experience Essential criteria Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team Working as part of the management team Experience of liaison with other agencies eg child protection agencies Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Desirable criteria Experience in paediatric emergency medicine or critical care Experience of research Skills & Abilities Essential criteria Leadership Skills Team Working Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff Teaching Skills Understanding of information systems and technology Ability to undertake on-call Desirable criteria A sub-specialty interest to complement those in the department Personal Attributes Essential Criteria Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff Flexible and adaptable to competing demands Commitment to modern practices Desirable criteria Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner