Consultant Paediatrician

An enthusiastic and highly motivated clinician is invited to apply for the position of Consultant Paediatrician with interest in epilepsy in the Women and Children's division at Newham University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. This role offers 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) and has been created following the retirement of a consultant. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of 6 Consultants in Paediatrics and 7 Consultants in Neonatology.
The successful post holder will play a key role in the continued development and delivery of epilepsy services. They will complement existing subspecialties while receiving full support and training to expand their expertise in new areas of interest, in line with both personal goals and service requirements.
A background in paediatric epilepsy is essential, and specialised knowledge in paediatric infectious diseases would be highly desirable. This role is primarily based at Newham University Hospital, though there may be opportunities for involvement at other sites based on clinical needs and the post holder's areas of professional interest.
Provisional interview date is the 21st of May, 1. Be an integral part of the acute general Paediatric service, participating in the hot week rota on a 1:7 basis.
2. Conduct specialised and general paediatric clinics on a weekly basis.
3. Participate in a 1:7 general Paediatric on-call rota, including weekend ward rounds and one late shift per week.
4. Take an active role in clinical governance initiatives, including multidisciplinary audits, clinical effectiveness programs, and risk management.
5. Provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients.
6. Uphold the clinical and quality standards outlined in the Patients' Charter and local commissioners' contracts.
7. Liaise effectively and promptly with General Practitioners, community services, and other healthcare agencies.
8. Promote and maintain team-based, multidisciplinary working relationships with specialty colleagues and consultant medical staff.
9. Provide leadership in teaching and clinical research activities.
10. Participate fully in departmental management and maintain close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
11. Maintain up-to-date child protection training and undertake appropriate review and action on cases admitted during attending weeks.
12. Maintain 'good standing' with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) through regular returns of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will be a fully accredited Paediatrician with excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The role involves collaboration with consultants in Paediatrics & Neonatology, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Community Paediatrics, and Allied Health Professionals. The post holder will also be expected to demonstrate skills in audit, quality improvement, risk management, and evidence-based medicine. Teaching responsibilities will include mentoring undergraduate students, postgraduate medical staff, and other professional groups.
The Consultant Paediatrician will have clinical accountability for the day-to-day management of children at Newham Hospital, operating on a 1:7 consultant of the week rota, along with on-call duties in a similar rota pattern. The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making and autonomy, working as a highly specialised member of the inter-professional team to ensure the highest standard of care for patients and their families

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager., Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment., After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.
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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.
Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.