Locum Consultant Paediatrician

• On callo The role will involve Paediatrician of the week (POW) and Neonatologist of the week (NOW) totalling 7 a year.
• There will also be attending weeks for the Children's Observation Unit (COU) within the Children's Emergency Department (CED)1.67 weeks / year. During these days s/he will have no other clinical commitment.

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council. Licence to practice MB, ChB or equivalent
• On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of receipt of CCT in Paediatrics at time of interview

Essential

• MB, ChB or equivalent
• Registration on RCPCH CPD programme
• Level 3 Child protection training.
• Current APLS and NLS provider status (2 for each)
• Have clinical experience of assessing and examining children and young people as appropriate to the role to include safeguarding
• Extensive knowledge of neonatal and general paediatrics

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving clinical practice.
• Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of clinical governance

Essential

• Drives up standards
• Will follow as well as lead
• Is clear and explicit about standards expected
• Is Visible
• Shows humility
• Delegates appropriately
• Adapts leadership style to situation
• Clear about direction of travel
• Encourages others to question and challenge
• keeps others on board
• Deals with performance issues fairly but clearly

Essential

• Listens and acts on what s/he hears
• Influences and negotiates effectively
• Accepts others views
• Confident without being arrogant
• Uses power appropriately

Essential

• Helps team learn from others
• Develops others
• Shows loyalty to the team
• Is inclusive
• Supports and cares about the team
• Co-operates with other teams

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative