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Candidate Information Pack Including Job Description & Person Specification Candidate Information Pack Including Job Description & Person Specification Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team. Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. Our values We will always be professional, compassionate, respectful and safe. Professional • Set ourselves very high standards and share best practice • Keep our uniforms smart, and be professional and consistent in our approach • Work in partnership to best support our community’s needs • Use resources wisely without compromising quality or safety Compassionate • Treat everyone as we would want to be treated ourselves • Demonstrate kindness, dignity, empathy and compassion • Make time for the people we are caring for, to understand their needs and wants • Organise our services to give people the best possible experience of care Respectful • Be courteous and welcoming, and introduce ourselves • Value the diversity and needs of everyone • Always involve people in decisions about their care, listening to and respecting their wishes • Appreciate the contribution that staff from all backgrounds bring to our services Safe • Be open and honest in everything we do, sharing what we do well and admitting our mistakes, to constantly improve our care • Protect the confidentiality of those in our care and show sensitivity to people around us • Feel free to raise concerns so we are always learning• Make time for training and development and support research so people always receive the highest standards of care. 2 JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Trust Grade ST1/2 equivalent in Paediatrics DIRECTORATE Women’s and Childrens Directorate DEPARTMENT Paediatrics BAND RESPONSIBLE TO Consultant ACCOUNTABLE TO Clinical Director RESPONSIBLE FOR JOB SUMMARY 6 months in general paediatrics with the potential to extend to a further 6 months in neonates or general paediatrics subject to individual and service needs MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THE POST Consultants in the Dept Special Interests Dr. Soonie Patel General Paediatrics, Oncology, Infectious Diseases (Clinical Lead) Dr. Nazma Chowdhury General Paediatrics, Haemoglobinopathies, ambulatory care Dr. Theo Fenton General Paediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Nephrology Dr. Edward Holloway General Paediatrics, Diabetes, Asthma, Allergy Dr. Nadira Maharaj General Paediatrics, Epilepsy, ambulatory care (RCPCH Tutor) Dr. Priya Ramaswamy General Paediatrics, Endocrine Dr. Sereesha Veleshala General Paediatrics, Allergy, ambulatory care Dr Gracita Woods (Locum) General Paediatrics, ambulatory care Dr. Rotimi Bello (Locum) Neonatology, General Paediatrics Dr. John Chang Neonatology, General Paediatrics, Research Lead Dr. Arun Kumar Neonatology, General Paediatrics, Cardiology Dr. Grant Marais Neonatology, General Paediatrics Dr. Joselyn Morris Neonatology, General Paediatrics, (Medical Staffing Rota) 3 Dr. Joy Okpala Community Paediatrics Dr. Shade Alu Community Paediatrics Dr. Gillian Brock Community Paediatrics Dr. Ide Ojo Community Paediatrics Dr. Julia Simpson Community Paediatrics Hospital consultants: 13 wte Community consultants:5 wte Other Consultants with a Paediatric Interest Mr. C Child Lead for Paediatric Ophthalmology Mr. R Harris Lead for Paediatric ENT Dr. D. Herath Lead for Paediatric Dermatology Mr. L Zolczer Lead for Orthopaedic Surgery Visiting Consultants: Dr. C. Bautista Cardiology, Royal Brompton Hospital Dr. A Clarke Neurology, St George’s Hospital Dr. S Height Haematology (Kings College) Dr. T Hulse Endocrinology, Evelina Children’s Hospital Prof. S Mansour Clinical Genetics, St George’s Hospital Mr. C.K Sinha Paediatric Surgery, St George’s Hospital Junior Staff in Paediatrics Specialist Registrars (ST4 and above) 12 Specialty Doctor 1 SHOs (ST1 equivalent Including GPVTS) 15 (8 in General Paediatrics, 7 in Neonatology) Foundation trainee (FT1) 2 Activity/workload: (approx) Population: Total: 338,000 Child: 70,819 Births per annum: 4,900 Diverse mix of various ethnic populations Inpatient Admissions: Paediatric: 2,500/ year (80% medical) Outpatient visits: New: 1,800 Follow up: 4,200 per annum Casualty attendance: 87,000 per year, 25% are children 4 Duties of the Post Trust grade specialty ST1/2 in paediatrics covering Paediatric Ward and A&E. Duties are in these two areas with opportunities to attend outpatient general paediatric, neonatal and specialist clinics. On call rota: Full shift system 1 in 8. This post complies with the junior doctor's hours regulations. Educational and Training Objectives of this post Widen experience in routine / emergency care of children in ward and A&E Gain experience in Outpatient clinics Acquire experience in audit These objectives will be met through: Consultant led ward rounds Regular teaching sessions Attend outpatient clinic sessions Attend Specialist clinics in Cardiology /TB/ Endocrinology / Dermatology /Genetics//Neurology/ Diabetes /Sickle cell Weekly paediatric radiology meetings Ready access to internet, and library Support for attending appropriate courses at other institutions Opportunities to teach medical students Periodic discussion of training needs with Educational Supervisor 5 Specimen Rota 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mon Night LD A&E SD SD Tues Night LD A&E SD SD SD Wed Night LDe A&E SDe SDe SDe Thurs Night LD A&E SD SD SD Fri Night LD A&E SD SD Sat Night LD A&E Sun Night LD A&E Key Shift Type Hrs Times Night Night 13 20:30 - 09:30 LD Long day 12.5 08:30 - 21:00 A&E A&E 10 11:00 - 21:00 SD Short day 8.5 08:30 - 17:00 SDe Short day (early start) 8.75 08:15 - 17:00 LDe Long day (early start) 12.75 08:15 - 21:00 Audit and Clinical Governance The department has a strong commitment to audit and clinical governance. Teaching and Research The post holder may wish to participate in both formal and informal teaching. Terms & Conditions Applications received after the closing date will be accepted only in exceptional circumstances and where the lead of the recruitment process is satisfied that there is a reasonable explanation for the failure to make the application by the closing date. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. Unless stated to the contrary, it will be assumed that the candidate is applying for the post on a whole- time or maximum part-time basis. If, however, the candidate is unable to work full-time, the number of sessions he/she is available should be stated on the application. The Trust is committed to providing safe and effective care for patients. To ensure this, there is an agreed procedure for medical and dental staff that enables them to report quickly and confidentially concerns about the conduct, performance or health of medical colleagues (Chief Medical Officer, December 1996). All medical staff practicing in the Trust should ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and apply it. The Appointment will be held with Croydon Health Services. 6 The appointment is fixed term for 6 months. The appointment is covered by the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff. The Job Description is a reflection of current service needs and may be reviewed and amended, in consultation with the post holder, in the light of future changes or developments. The appointee will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of his/her department. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. Medical and dental staff will be required to assist management and its agents during investigations into claims alleging medical negligence and, where requested, to provide related factual statements. Within the terms of DHSS Circular HC (88) 9 – Protection of Children – applicants are required when applying for this post to disclose any records of convictions, bind-over orders or cautions. Main conditions of service The appointment will be on the basis of Terms & Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical & Dental Staff. Local arrangements have been reached and implemented by the Trust through a formal negotiating process. Any subsequent changes will be notified to the successful candidate and thereafter form part of his/her contract of employment. The arrangement of duties will be such as may be agreed from time to time between the employing Trust and the person appointed. Pay The salary scale for this post is MN37 with a range from £30,002 - £34,402. Your starting salary will be determined upon commencement. Payday - The monthly payday is the 26th day in each month. Your salary will be fully available on payday itself, but please remember that most banks quote “at end of business the preceding day” when asked about available funds. Some building societies may take longer to make funds available to you. Registration It is a condition of your appointment to be appropriately registered with the General Medical Council with a License to Practice.
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