Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic-Upper Limb, Hand & Wrist

Job overview

The post will be based at Denmark Hill and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.

All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

· The provision of a first-class clinical service.

· Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.

· Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP.

· Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.

· Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans.

· Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Duties

Clinical: Daily reviews of patients on Lion ward

Receive and discuss new referrals from in-patients admitted under general paediatrics/ sub-specialty teams and external hospitals

Attendance and participation at out-patient Epilepsy and Neurology clinics

Attending weekly neuro-oncology MDT

Attending weekly neuro-radiology MDT

Participate in the general Paediatric on-call Rota

Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Role Description

This post is suitable for a doctor at middle grade level (registrar/ST4+) interested in advancing their training in paediatric neurosciences.

Ideally trainees will have completed their MRCPCH Part 2 (or equivalent) and will have up-to-date certification for Advanced Paediatric Life Support training and level 3 children's safeguarding . The appointee will be given the opportunity to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital.

Person specification

1. Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registerable medical qualification. MRCPCH Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• MRCPCH. MSc or higher award

3. Registration

Essential criteria

• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.

4. Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate competences expected of a new ST4 level paediatric trainee or above. A minimum of 6 months neonatal experience.
• APLS or equivalent. Level 3 Safeguarding certificate.

Desirable criteria

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes. UK experience at middle-grade level.
• Further paediatric qualifications such as MPH, MSc. A minimum of 1 years’ experience in paediatrics in UK Previous experience in inpatient paediatric neurology practice

8. Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable criteria

• Teaching skills course / qualification.

6. Audit & quality improvement

Essential criteria

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

IMPORTANT

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• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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