Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care

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 major sub-specialities hosted in our regional specialist paediatric hospital. 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.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work across all paediatric critical care areas (PIC/WATCh/HDU). Approximately 2/3 of the clinical activity is PIC (approximately 5.5 PAs) with 1/3 at WATCh or on HDU (approximately 3 PAs). Consultants typically rotate between WATCh and HDU so during a rota period they work across PIC and one other critical care area (rather than all three areas).
Applicants should be from a paediatric, intensive care 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 in an approved RCPCH PICM Grid training centre and a minimum of 6 months of anaesthetic with on call equivalent to a CT 1 trainee and must either be on the Specialist Register in their base speciality or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT if in a UK PICM training programme. Applicants who trained via the CESR or GMC portfolio pathway or equivalence, must be on the specialist register at time of application. We are open to supporting the development of the successful candidate's specialist interests through the job planning process.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the position
Interview will be held on 4th June 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
MBBS or equivalent
MRCPCH or FRCA or equivalent
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview) or
Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
The 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 interview
OR An existing substantive PICU consultant
OR Equivalent training with supporting evidence
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Minimum of 2 years training in PICM which fulfils RCPCH PICM ISAC criteria or be an established consultant in PICM
A minimum of one year experience in Cardiac Intensive Care (may be in a mixed unit)
Experience of working in an ECMO centre
Experience of working in Paediatric Critical Care Transport
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
Experience in Paediatrics or Anaesthesia if not base specialty
Additional PICU experience in more than one PICU
Has undertaken a post CCT fellowship
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Experience of working in Paediatric High Dependency Care
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
All 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 Transport
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to Paediatric Critical Care
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills
Experience of Point of Care Ultrasound
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
Evidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in PICU
Commitment to involvement in Paediatric critical care based research projects
Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Evidence of research papers published in peer reviewed journals
Evidence of securing research grant funding
Evidence of oral presentation at academic meetings
Teaching and Training
Essential
Experience of teaching medical students
Experience of supervising trainees.
Evidence of involvement in teaching and training
Commitment to support education programme in PICM
Commitment to simulation training
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Education)
APLS / PALS instructor
Management & Leadership
Essential
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Evidence of leadership or management roles undertaken
Desirable
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
Ability 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 queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
Supportive nature
Ability to motivate self and others
Commitment to improving the Wellbeing of the Staff across critical care
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Ability to fulfil full share of on call workload
Desirable
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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