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Job overview

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 the major sub-specialities hosted in our regional specialist paediatric hospital.  In addition, 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.  The successful candidate will work across all paediatric critical care areas (PIC/WATCh/HDU).

 

 

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be from a paediatric 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 and must either be on the Specialist Register in their base speciality or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview. We are open to supporting the development of the successful candidate’s specialist interests through the job planning process.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specificationQualifications & TrainingEssential criteriaMBBS or equivalentMRCPCH or FRCA or equivalentFull and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview) orEligible for specialist registration within six months of interviewThe 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 interviewOR An existing substantive PICU consultantOR Equivalent training with supporting evidenceDesirable criteriaHigher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalentExperienceEssential criteriaMinimum of 2 years training in PICM which fulfils RCPCH PICM ISAC criteria or be an established consultant in PICMA minimum of one year experience in Cardiac Intensive Care (may be in a mixed unit)Experience of working in an ECMO centreExperience of working in Paediatric Critical Care TransportAble to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionDesirable criteriaExperience in Paediatrics or Anaesthesia if not base specialtyAdditional PICU experience in more than one PICUHas undertaken a post CCT fellowshipEvidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategyExperience of working in Paediatric High Dependency CareClinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential criteriaAll 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 TransportKnowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Paediatric Critical CareDesirable criteriaBroad range of IT skillsExperience of Point of Care UltrasoundClinical Governance and AuditEssential criteriaUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participationResearchEssential criteriaEvidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in PICUCommitment to involvement in Paediatric critical care based research projectsEvidence of peer review research papersDesirable criteriaAbility to increase the academic profile of the departmentEvidence of research papers published in peer reviewed journalsEvidence of securing research grant fundingEvidence of oral presentation at academic meetingsTeaching and TrainingEssential criteriaExperience of teaching medical studentsExperience of supervising trainees.Evidence of involvement in teaching and trainingCommitment to support education programme in PICMCommitment to simulation trainingDesirable criteriaFormal teaching qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Education)APLS / PALS instructorManagement & LeadershipEssential criteriaAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to practice independently as a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresEvidence of leadership or management roles undertakenDesirable criteriaDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresManagement experienceInterpersonal, communication and team working skillsEssential criteriaAbility 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 queriesAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisionsAbility to be a flexible team memberDesirable criteriaSupportive natureAbility to motivate self and othersCommitment to improving the Wellbeing of the Staff across critical careAny other Personal Abilities and AptitudesEssential criteriaAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsDemonstrates the 4 Trust valuesMeets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the roleAbility to fulfil full share of on call workloadDesirable criteriaAbility to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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