Paediatrics Consultant

BDI Resourcing are hiring for a Consultant in Paediatrics to work in a district general hospital covering General Paediatrics and Level 1 SCBU Neonatology. You’ll be working in the midlands in a diverse and multicultural area with a Trust that are renowned for IMG recruitment. In order to apply you’ll need experience working in a senior Consultant or Specialist role, feeling comfortable practicing independently.

The Hospital, Department and Trust

Serving a population of more than 300,000 inhabitants and with over 300 beds, this hospital Trust is smaller in size but larger in support than you’ll find elsewhere.

There is no Paediatric inpatient ward with ambulances conveying directly to the local tertiary hospital. There is an ambulatory service via a dedicated Children’s Assessment Unit with pathways for ED care, urgent care and Paediatric care streamed on arrival at triage. Development of a Short Stay Assessment Unit for specific conditions is being actively explored as the next phase of service development.

Transfer for inpatient Paediatric care is a well-developed pathway. Children arriving through the walk-in service occasionally become critically ill, the resuscitation team at liaises with the PICU retrieval team in these circumstances and a bespoke plan is made for transfer. A shared transfer policy for Paediatrics, ED and anesthetics is in place for these circumstances.

There is a SCBU caring for babies from 32/40 gestation up to term and receiving babies for step-down care from partner hospitals. Within the maternity department there are approximately 2,200 births a year and 300 admissions to SCBU which has 8 cots. Babies who require LNU or NICU care are transferred either in- 3 utero or after delivery. The regional Neonatal Transport Service conveys these babies

The location:

Living here means enjoying historical charm, good educational options and a sense of community. While crime rates exist, the town is considered safe and local authorities strive to maintain public safety. The community is known for its friendly and welcoming nature, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

The town boasts a range of educational facilities, with a variety of schools and colleges providing quality education rated Good and Outstanding by OFSTED. The town also hosts a local Higher Education College which offer further education and vocational courses. These institutions contribute to a strong educational foundation for residents.

When it comes to leisure activities, there are plenty of options. The town's historic centre features a mix of independent shops, cafes and eateries, creating a vibrant atmosphere for shopping and dining. You’ll also be surrounded by picturesque countryside and beautiful gardens which are great for outdoor activities and exploration. Nearby park space also provides green spaces, walking paths and a museum dedicated to local history.

Rota and Duties

Total DCC 7.5PAs – provides for Consultant of the Week, resident night shifts, clinics, letters and clinical administration time. There is a second on call rota which runs at weekends in the rare event of an emergency requiring 2 consultants.

Total SPA up to 2.5PAs – 1.5 is the SPA time needed for routine consultant roles and revalidation. Additional roles such as governance lead, educational supervisor and additional named roles are available to increase this to 2.5PAs.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• MBBS
• Completed GMC registration with license to practice via PLAB or MRCPCH (or alternative clinical routes such as USMLE, Sri Lankan MD)
• Experience at a Consultant or Specialist level
• Experience working in a minimum Level 1 SCBU neonatal setting

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to our team or use the form below and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.  

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care