Locum Consultant Paediatrician with Neonatal Interest

One Consultant Paediatrician with Neonatal Interest is required to join an existing team of 19 Paediatricians on a fixed term contract (6-12 months) at the Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford. Applicants are required to have the Neonatal SPIN or equivalent experience as detailed in the job pack.

+ · Share the general clinical work and take part in the 1:15 acute paediatric on-call rota as well as 1:15 hot weeks on General Paediatrics, Neonates and PAU.
· The rota is likely to split into separate Paediatric and Neonatal rotas. The applicant is expected to participate on the neonatal rota (1:6 or 1:7).
· The remaining working weeks would include 3 out-patient clinics per week including one at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.
· Support the Trust objective of a 6 week wait for new outpatient appointments.
· Initiate and engage in safeguarding procedures as necessary and comply with the safeguarding pathway and protocol.
· Lead multi-disciplinary planning for admission or discharge whilst on attending week.
· Develop/maintain special interest in neonatology and support in developing the services by taking up national, KSS ODN and local projects and other neonatal activities.
Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust's successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.
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We have the highest CQC rating of all Acute NHS Trusts in Kent and Medway (Good). The CQC highlighted that managers promoted a positive culture that supported, valued staff and created a sense of common purpose based upon shared values.
The Trust is a great place to work, stay, develop a career and enjoy a healthy work life balance. We have made and are delivering on a wide range of commitments to staff; health and wellbeing; equality; diversity and inclusion; access to education and career development. During 2020 we sett up quality councils, driven by our staff to create a culture of shared governance and quality improvement.
We have a strong focus on innovation and improvement. Part of Guy's and St Thomas' (GSTT) 'Healthcare Alliance' we are introducing new models of care to improve clinical outcomes for patients. Our association with GSTT also gives staff wishing to develop their skills excellent opportunities to work across numerous specialities.
As our local population increases, our services and skills are expanding and adapting to meet demand. We are continuously looking at best practice models to enhance and improve the services we offer.
The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people.
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The NHS are striving towards "we work flexibly" as a workforce, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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1 x Consultant Paediatrician with Neonatal Interest (fixed term post - 6-12 months with as soon as possible start )
Full time- 10 PAs, This is a full-time post but part time and job share are also encouraged subject to department needs. This is an excellent opportunity for senior trainees who are finishing their CCT in next 3-6months.
The appointment, with 10-programmed activities, will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. The candidates who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full time are eligible to apply and, if successful, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with clinical director and consultant colleagues.
The information pack for this position is designed to provide you with information about the Trust, the department, the role and terms and conditions of the post.