Job summary
Applications are invited for post of Consultant Paediatrician in
Community Child Health with special interest in Neurodisability. The post
offers 10 programmed activities. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust is looking to recruit a motivated and passionate consultant
paediatrician. The post is a substantive post and less than full time
applications would also be welcomed.
The community paediatric department
provides population-based services across South Tyneside and Sunderland and
work very closely with our multidisciplinary teams, special schools and health
centres helping to bring services to the community as well as hospital based
services. Applicants will be expected to have, or to obtain within 6 months of
interview, a CCT in Paediatrics.
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.
Enquiries or arrangement for a preliminary
visit are welcome. Please contact Dr Sarah Mills sarah.mills23@nhs.net OR Dr
Lorna Gillespie 0191 565 6256 bleep 51926 lornagillespie@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Our
community child health and disability teams run a wide range of comprehensive
services including child development, looked after children and vulnerable
children, adoption and fostering, safeguarding. It is therefore likely that the
successful applicant could have a variety of developed or developing skill sets
and find a fulfilling role within our department. This post will have a
key focus on the cared for child and on
Neurodisability.
The
post holder would contribute to acute child protection rota and there are
opportunities to participate in the acute general paediatric rota if this was
an area of interest. The post holder will take a lead role to be agreed upon
appointment, depending on interests and expertise.
If
you have an interest in delivering high quality community paediatric care and
being in a supportive environment to further develop your carer, then this is
the role for you other speciality or research interests could also be
accommodated. Office space and secretarial support will be available.
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
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
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 fourth community consultant
post. The department also has three consultants in paediatric neurodisability
and 3 specialty Doctors /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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
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 fourth community consultant
post. The department also has three consultants in paediatric neurodisability
and 3 specialty Doctors /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.
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.
Person Specification
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Specialist experience in delivering services relevant to community paediatrics or neurodisability.
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Specialist experience in delivering services relevant to community paediatrics or neurodisability.
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Children's Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR3 4AG
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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