Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
| Posting date: | 26 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, W2 1NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | C9290-24-1367 |
Summary
This is a clinical post for 10 PAs (9DCC and 1 SPA in the first instance). Applicants wishing to work LTFT are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must be on the GMC specialty register for either Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine, and ideally with a subspecialty registration in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, although candidates who can demonstrate equivalent training, competencies and experience are welcome. The post will be based in the Paediatric ED. Consultant presence is 0800 2200 on weekdays, and 1400-2200 at weekends, with non-resident on call duties at other times. The shift pattern includes morning sessions (0800-1300), afternoon sessions (1300-1700) and late shifts (1700-2200) in the week. Late shifts and weekend shifts are covered on a 1:8 rota. Clinical work includes: Overall managing of the department, with nurse in charge, to maintain safe and effective flow. Liaising with other teams and specialties where necessary. Leading major trauma teams and resuscitation teams for critically injured or ill children. Direct clinical care for patients. Supporting trainees with the management of patients, and providing senior decision making reviews where necessary. Overseeing the 4 bedded paediatric CDU. Running SDEC clinics. Ensuring formal pathology and imaging results are actioned. Non Clinical work will include Teaching and training of the MDT, and across the wider trust Educational and clinical supervision (SPA time allowing) Governance activities including PSIRF actions Improvement and innovation activities