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PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we doThis video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working hereoverviewWe are looking for a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic, supportive and driven Paediatric team who are committed to delivering the best care for our patients. We would like to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for a post of Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Oncology.The successful candidate will join a team of paediatricians and neonatologists providing Child Health services to our local population of approximately 300,000 children. The Trust is a designated POSCU level 1 centre (Enhanced Level A for Autumn 2026) with over 35 new cancer patients every year.The consultant medical team works across both of our hot sites, Queen's Hospital, Romford, and King George Hospital, Ilford, and supports junior medical staff to deliver care to patients in all our patient settings.Main duties of the jobJob plan requirements fall into 4 main areas:3 x Hot weeks in 24 (Queen's or KGH) Hot days - Children's ED, CYPAU and Hot clinics (5 days over 8 weeks) 10 x paediatric clinics in a year (not ward weeks) On calls (Category A) 1 in 7 resident until 7pm (Monday to Friday) and resident from 8.30 - 13:00 on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays (times are under review). Clinical duties include: Review of acute admissions of children with malignancy. Elective reviews of patients in Daycare ward. Active treatment and Chemotherapy clinics. Urgent Cancer Referrals review Long term Follow up clinics Electronic chemotherapy prescriptions and approval. Take part in Oncology trials Attend local and tertiary MDT meetings. Education and training regarding Oncology for staff. Annual Febrile Neutropaenia Audits Supporting staff regarding Oncology issues and queries Supporting POSCU lead for service development. Working for our organisationWe're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.Patients across northeast London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will work as an acute general paediatrician and along with colleagues the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe and effective care to the CYP attending the child health services.You will supervise and clinically manage children being cared for in the short stay facilities, attending for procedures and chemotherapy, as well as children recently seen on the unit who require rapid follow up. Responsibility for rapid access clinics for suspected malignancy will be shared and close working with the named doctor, named nurse and other members of the safeguarding team will be required to ensure that the Trust meets its responsibilities in safeguarding children.Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez: Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.Person specificationQualifications and experienceEssential criteria Full registration with the GMC Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining a UKCCT/CESR-CP for General Paediatrics Clinical Experience in Paediatrics including: Oncology Desirable criteria Valid APLS and NLS Higher qualification, e.g. MD, Medical Education Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust's Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.In line with UKVI guidelines and due to current financial constraints, BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes ("vaping") may be used outside hospital buildings.We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to downloadApproved JD (PDF, 610.5KB) Policy Statement - Ex Offenders (PDF, 104.6KB) Our Annual Goals (PDF, 2.0MB)#J-18808-Ljbffr