Consultant Paediatrician with special interest in Neonatology

Job overview

We are seeking a consultant colleague with expertise in neonatology that could augment the current provision of services within the department. The successful applicant should have extensive experience of neonatology evidenced by a certificate of neonatal subspecialty training, SPIN module in neonatology or evidence of equivalent experience.

The successful candidate is expected to provide a strong visible presence across the organisation, be a role model of good leadership and effective communication at individual, team, directorate and organisation level. He/ she is expected to help shape the development of the department and to share the long term vision for a safe and sustainable service, in line with the current developments.

Main duties of the job

Where specified, the Consultant is expected to provide continuity of care for all the patients coming through the neonatal service over their attending weeks. They provide support and are available for all neonatal emergencies during the specified time period.

The post holder is expected to take on and lead in a special interest to augment those already provided within the Department.

They are required to cover General Paediatrics and Paediatric Emergency Department when on call in the evening and over weekends, and should cover be required during normal working hours.

The Consultant would do at least two outpatient clinics per week during non-attending weeks to include neonatal follow-up clinics and general paediatric clinics as outlined below.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post will be based at Croydon University Hospital. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.

Please note that job plans are subject to review by your clinical head of service and clinical director on an annual basis, or sooner should changes be requested/required. As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:▪ The provision of a first class clinical service ▪ Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty ▪ Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Croydon Health Services ▪ Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies ▪ Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans ▪ Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust