Applications are invited for a full time substantive consultant post in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. This exciting permanent 10 PA post has arisen out of a need to deliver safe and sustainable care to paediatric patients across the Southwest. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children provides multiple tertiary and quaternary services for paediatric patients and has the only Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated consultant team, and to be part of our well established and supportive specialist multidisciplinary team. The postholder will share equally in consultant responsibilities for delivery of the service. This includes the provision of on call, the responsibility of running the cross regional service for Inherited Metabolic Disease, working collaboratively with primary and secondary care, and the provision of outreach clinics to Bath, Taunton, Exeter, Torbay, Plymouth, and Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

To support and increase consultant level delivery of tertiary services to metabolic inpatients and outpatients in Bristol and across the South West of England.

To support the development of tertiary services as part of a managed clinical network for the South West of England.

To ensure that the service conforms to the highest clinical standards in the investigation, diagnosis and management of children with IMD.

To support the development of effective two-way communication between specialist centre and local hospitals, other professionals, patients and their families.

To support the provision and the development of metabolic outreach clinics in secondary care centres across the South West

To work closely with specialist clinical biochemistry

To provide clinical support for the newborn screening programme

To support transitional care service provision for patients with IMD.

To support the provision of 24/7 specialist consultant cover across the South West

To liaise closely with patient support groups.

To maintain their general metabolic skills

To be a member of the British Inherited Metabolic Disorders Group and the Society for Inborn Errors of Metabolism

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the is position.

Person Specification
Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Disease
Essential

MRCPCH by examination or equivalent. Full GMC registration. On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application

Desirable

National Grid Post in metabolic Disorders Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics

Clinical Experience
Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric IMD Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems within Paediatric IMD. Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training. Paediatric Basic Life Support training

Desirable

Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research
Essential

Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training
Essential

Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership
Essential

Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it. Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant. Ability to practice independently as a consultant. Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.

Desirable

Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Excellent ability to work and communicate with a multidisciplinary team locally and within the network and with patients, their families and other agencies Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Commitment to the principle of clinical network development

Desirable

Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Full UK Driving Licence

Other
Essential

Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.