Job summary
South Tyneside
and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated, dynamic
and passionate paediatrician for the post of Consultant in Community Child
Health. This post would be suitable for a paediatrician with specialist
interest in community child health or neurodisability. A hybrid role with acute
general paediatrics would also be considered.
This post will
be based in our exciting, friendly and expanding department delivering
healthcare for children and young people across the area of South Tyneside and
Sunderland.
Our community
child health and disability teams run a wide range of comprehensive services
including child development, neurodisability, cared for and vulnerable
children, adoption and fostering, safeguarding. The department has a strong
commitment to service development and teaching and applicants with shared
enthusiasm for these areas are encouraged. Our team has a broad range of
expertise and the successful applicant could have a variety of developed or
developing skill sets and find a fulfilling role within our department. The post holder would contribute to the acute
child protection rota.
If you have an
interest in delivering high quality community paediatric care and being in a
supportive environment to further develop your career, then this is the role
for you.
Enquiries or
arrangement for a preliminary visit are welcome.
Please contact
Dr Sarah Mills sarah.mills23@nhs.net
OR
Dr Lorna
Gillespie lornagillespie@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The postholder
will join the existing team of community child health and neurodisability
paediatricians as well as the wider community paediatric team including
specialist nurses, Cared for Health Team, speech and language therapists,
physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Overall
responsibilities include contributing to the co-ordination and delivery of the
operational aspects of the service and it is envisaged that the successful
candidate will also undertake a lead role within the community child health
service.
The successful
candidate would have responsibility for general community, neurodisability or
any other specialist clinics undertaken. They would likely participate in the
department safeguarding rota and conduct secondary health assessments in Cared
for Health clinics. This may include advice to prospective adopters, and the opportunity
to work into the adoption service as the team continues to evolve.
A standard job
plan is based on 10 programmed activities (PAs) 8.5 of which are clinical PAs.
Family Care is an
exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and
develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are
committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please
enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.
If you are interested
in becoming part of our fantastic team, then we would welcome your application.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will join the existing team of
community child health and neurodisability paediatric consultants as well as
the wider community paediatric team including specialist nurses, Cared for
Health Team, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational
therapists.
This is a replacement third community consultant post.
The department also has four consultants in paediatric neurodisability and 5
associate specialists/senior clinical fellows, allowing a spread of caseload
according to special interests and expertise. Area of interest to support the needs of the directorate.
The post holder is expected
to possess Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The Clinical Director in
Paediatrics & Child Health is Dr Lorna Gillespie; a satisfactory job plan
and annual appraisal is essential. The post holder will be expected to develop
the service in keeping with local, regional and national guidance. Attendance
at mandatory training such as fire safety is expected.
Interviews to be held on the 10th of July.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will join the existing team of
community child health and neurodisability paediatric consultants as well as
the wider community paediatric team including specialist nurses, Cared for
Health Team, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational
therapists.
This is a replacement third community consultant post.
The department also has four consultants in paediatric neurodisability and 5
associate specialists/senior clinical fellows, allowing a spread of caseload
according to special interests and expertise. Area of interest to support the needs of the directorate.
The post holder is expected
to possess Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The Clinical Director in
Paediatrics & Child Health is Dr Lorna Gillespie; a satisfactory job plan
and annual appraisal is essential. The post holder will be expected to develop
the service in keeping with local, regional and national guidance. Attendance
at mandatory training such as fire safety is expected.
Interviews to be held on the 10th of July.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of child protection medical examination and compilation of reports
- Demonstrated commitment to working within the speciality
- Appropriate training/experience in area of special interest
- Experience of Working with Cared for Health and CYP in need of permanence
Desirable
- Experience in CAMHS relevant to community paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
- CCT or equivalent in paediatrics
- Subspecialty Community Child Health, General paediatrics or neurodisability or equivalent training
Desirable
- Specialist interest to support the department
- SPIN accreditation
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
Teaching and education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in recent quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Personal attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of child protection medical examination and compilation of reports
- Demonstrated commitment to working within the speciality
- Appropriate training/experience in area of special interest
- Experience of Working with Cared for Health and CYP in need of permanence
Desirable
- Experience in CAMHS relevant to community paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
- CCT or equivalent in paediatrics
- Subspecialty Community Child Health, General paediatrics or neurodisability or equivalent training
Desirable
- Specialist interest to support the department
- SPIN accreditation
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
Teaching and education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in recent quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Personal attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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