Consultant Paediatrician with interest in NeonatesLewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are looking to appoint a substantive Consultant general Paediatrician with an interest in Neonates and neonatal developmental assessment to deliver a combined neonatal and general paediatric service and manage a clinical caseload both in- and out-patient.This is a new post, created following investment in the paediatric and neonatal services at LGT.Please note Post is Pending RC approvalMain duties of the jobThe post holder will have responsibility to deliver and manage a Level 2 NNU service. The Neonatal Consultant team work a 6-week rolling rota. This includes a service week for the Level 2 Neonatal Unit (NNU). As part of the NNU week, the consultant also directly supervises the teaching and training programme.The other 5 weeks are dedicated to outpatient clinics, SPA activity, specialty service, annual and study leave. A morning a week during the other 5 weeks provides cover for the Paediatric Assessment Unit and in reach to Paeds ED. The on-call commitment is 1 in 6 weekdays and 1 in 6 weekends.During clinic weeks it is anticipated that the post holder will perform 2 clinics per week.About usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamJob responsibilitiesThis is a substantive consultant post in paediatrics at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. It is a new post, with sub-speciality interest in neonatology and neurodevelopment. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic consultant paediatrician, who is committed to maintaining the highest standards in patient care, and who shares in the team vision to develop the paediatric services at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.Please see attached Job DescriptionPerson SpecificationQualificationsMBBS or equivalentMRCP/MRCPCH or equivalentFull and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a non-CCT specialty awaiting approval.Child Protection/Safeguarding training (minimum Level 3) up to date.Experience demonstrating an interest in neonatology.Experience demonstrating an interest in neonatal / paediatric neurodevelopmentTraining in neonatal / paediatric neurodevelopment.Clinical ExperienceExperience and training equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Paediatrics. .Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.Experience in managing children in the acute ward (NICU and general), ambulatory and outpatient setting.Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on and manage a range of problems in the acute Paediatric setting, including safeguarding issues.Ability to deal with complex clinical situations in the core areas of the postExperience working independently at Consultant Level.Broad experience of working within the NHSExperience in Performing Neurodevelopmental assessments using standard tools.Clinical AuditExperience running a quality improvement project.Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk.Evidence of service improvement projects and auditsUnderstanding of NHS systems and audit processesQuality improvement project relating to neonatology / General Paediatrics.Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systemsTeaching ExperienceExperience and interest in undergraduate teachingSkill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both under/ postgraduate students and nursing/midwifery staffEducational supervision accreditationExperience of supervising junior doctors at all grades.Previous experience in trainee SupervisionHigher teaching qualificationManagement and Administrative ExperienceUnderstands the management structure of the NHSEvidence of risk management.Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team.Appropriate understanding of NHS directives regarding consultant clinical practice including clinical governance.Ability to prioritise administrative tasks and to work co-operatively with administrative and clerical staffTraining/experience in NHS management.Experience in managing and leading specialist unit, directorate teams and working parties as appropriate.Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.Ability to use patient information systemsResearch ExperienceAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.Publications in peer-reviewed journals.Previous research experience.Presentations at National or International meetingsOther AttributesEffective communicator - verbal and written.Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrates leadership and organisational skillsEvidence of interest/training in managementWill contribute to Departmental/ Trust management.Will pursue personal professional development.Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development.Aware of equal opportunities issuesAbility to lead a team and form effective working relationships.Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff.Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr