Fostering Medical Advisor General Practitioner

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic general practice doctor, who would like to undertake an additional role of providing adult medical advice for fostering.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Fostering Medical Advisor to provide medical assessments for existing and potential foster carers to support the foster care application process.

The post is offered on a sessional basis 2 sessions per week(4 hours per session) on a fixed term 6-12 month contract. The sessions can be shared between more than 1 successful applicant to fit in with other commitments and elements of their role.

Main duties of the job

Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide sufficient accommodation for Looked After Children. As part of the recruitment process, foster carers undergo an assessment by a medical practitioner. This is then reviewed by the Fostering Medical Advisor and implications for a child placed with the applicant are considered. Enquiries or arrangement for a preliminary visit are welcome.

The post is offered on a sessional basis 2 sessions per week on a fixed term 6-12 month contract. The sessions could, dependant on applicants availability, be shared between two people to fit in with other commitments and elements of their role.

The work can be undertaken either office based (Childrens Centre Sunderland) or could also be provided remotely.

Please contact Dr Sarah Mills sarah.mills23@nhs.net OR

Dr Lorna Gillespie (0191 565 6256 bleep 51926 lornagillespie@nhs.net)

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.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£68,975 to £104,085 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-FCMD-0424-44

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Childrens Centre

Durham Road

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR3 4AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.

Opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic general practice doctor, who would like to undertake an additional role of providing adult medical advice for fostering.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.

Opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic general practice doctor, who would like to undertake an additional role of providing adult medical advice for fostering.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent.
Full GMC registration.
MRCGP.
Certified GP with recent clinical practice experience.

Desirable

Paediatric experience.
Experience of working with the vulnerable/cared for/adopted child.
Have attended CoramBAAF course on Adult medical advice.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Management and Leadership skills.

Desirable

Have evidence of good leadership skills in undertaking previous projects.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.
Be up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs

Desirable

Have experience in the development of a multidisciplinary group for clinical service provision.
To have evidence of having worked well in teams and contributed to their success.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of recent quality Improvement Activity.
Evidence of reflective practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent.
Full GMC registration.
MRCGP.
Certified GP with recent clinical practice experience.

Desirable

Paediatric experience.
Experience of working with the vulnerable/cared for/adopted child.
Have attended CoramBAAF course on Adult medical advice.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Management and Leadership skills.

Desirable

Have evidence of good leadership skills in undertaking previous projects.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.
Be up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs

Desirable

Have experience in the development of a multidisciplinary group for clinical service provision.
To have evidence of having worked well in teams and contributed to their success.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of recent quality Improvement Activity.
Evidence of reflective practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).