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Person specification

Essential

Fully registered with GMC
BLS/PLS/PiLS Trained
APLS or PALS provider
Clinical training and experience in general paediatrics equivalent to that required for UK CCST in paediatrics.
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Level 3 safeguarding training
Willingness to develop skills and knowledge in the provision of paediatric palliative care working within competence boundaries with support from the specialist network and specialty colleagues.
Willingness to take part in teaching
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Ability to teach clinical skills
Commitment to continuing medical education
Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
Willingness to participate in service developments
Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations
Good written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Good interpersonal skills, supportive and caring towards colleagues and patients.
Ability to work under pressure
Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
Residence allowing return to base within 30 minutes if required
To be accessible by telephone for on call duties

Desirable

A post-graduated qualification e.g MRCPCH, MSc, DCH, DCCH, MBA or other equivalent diplomas.
Experience and understanding of using evidence based medicine and clinical audit to support decision making
Experience in the managemend of children ith life limiting conditions, both malignant and non-malignant.
Qualification/training in palliative care
ience in managing end of life Audit or service improvement project in end of life care.
Formal training in research or teaching methods
Training the trainers course
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Paediatric Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Palliative Care

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