Job summary
We are seeking a 8 PA Specialty Doctor to join the Community Paediatrics Service at Nottingham Children's Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
The post holder will be an integral part of Nottingham Children's Hospital Community Paediatric team, supporting delivery of services for Children in Care at the Child Development Centre (CDC), Nottingham City Hospital Campus and one or more locality clinics within the Greater Nottinghamshire area (Nottingham City and South Nottinghamshire County). There is also contribution to the daytime safeguarding rota/clinics for suspected non-accidental injuries supported by senior paediatricians.
This is a permanent replacement post covering unfilled specialty doctor and consultant sessions.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should review the job description attached to this vacancy for more information surrounding duties and responsibilities of the post.
About us
Working for our organisation
With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging. We are also one of the Trust identified in the New Hospital Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following Proposed Job Plan reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be, based on 8PAs.
Appropriate adjustments can be considered to the timetable depending on the needs of the service and the appointee. Any doctor who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
This service provided by the Community Paediatric Speciality is provided across more than one campus according to service needs. The main base for the role will be the CDC (Child Development Centre) on the City Hospital Campus. Posts involving medical examination for Non-Accidental Injury or those including duties at the Child Sexual Assault service will be required to access Queens Medical Centre (a shuttle bus runs between campuses free for staff). The majority of meetings are currently on MS Teams, including the option of vetting of referrals to be on MST or face-to-face.
Childrens Centre
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Queens Medical Centre (QMC)
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Children in Care Team
Childrens Centre
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description. The location and timing (day of the week) of the General Community Clinic may alter from that described below depending on service reconfiguration.
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed Job Plan. Additional training (trust wide as well as specific to role) will be accessible, dependent upon the needs of the appointee. The job plan will be reviewed with the appointee at intervals to ensure it is suitable and to discuss any change in service requirements. There is no on call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following Proposed Job Plan reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be, based on 8PAs.
Appropriate adjustments can be considered to the timetable depending on the needs of the service and the appointee. Any doctor who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
This service provided by the Community Paediatric Speciality is provided across more than one campus according to service needs. The main base for the role will be the CDC (Child Development Centre) on the City Hospital Campus. Posts involving medical examination for Non-Accidental Injury or those including duties at the Child Sexual Assault service will be required to access Queens Medical Centre (a shuttle bus runs between campuses free for staff). The majority of meetings are currently on MS Teams, including the option of vetting of referrals to be on MST or face-to-face.
Childrens Centre
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Queens Medical Centre (QMC)
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Children in Care Team
Childrens Centre
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description. The location and timing (day of the week) of the General Community Clinic may alter from that described below depending on service reconfiguration.
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed Job Plan. Additional training (trust wide as well as specific to role) will be accessible, dependent upon the needs of the appointee. The job plan will be reviewed with the appointee at intervals to ensure it is suitable and to discuss any change in service requirements. There is no on call commitment.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee with relevant experience and competencies
- Current PLS qualification
Desirable
- MRCPCH or DCH Teaching experience
- Level 3 Safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years paediatric experience
- Accurate assessment of sick children
Desirable
- Worked in a Community child health setting with experience of statutory health assessments for Children in Care
- Experience of section 47/NAI examination and writing of reports for court
- Knowledge and experience of ASD / ADHD assessment
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel cross-site (QMC/City Hospital campuses) and various health centres within the City
Desirable
- UK Driving Licence with access to a car to facilitate travel between various sites
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Organisation and Problem Solving
Essential
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise activity demands whilst maintaining professional practice and desirable patient outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of being able to problem solve, multitask and cope with a range of competing demands
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Able to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to work flexible in a changing health service
Desirable
- Evidence of communication skills with other (noon-health) agencies
- Formal management training
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Teaching and training experience
- publications or presentations at regional / national academic meetings
Physical Skills
Essential
- Be well enough to carry out demands of job plan at appointment
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee with relevant experience and competencies
- Current PLS qualification
Desirable
- MRCPCH or DCH Teaching experience
- Level 3 Safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years paediatric experience
- Accurate assessment of sick children
Desirable
- Worked in a Community child health setting with experience of statutory health assessments for Children in Care
- Experience of section 47/NAI examination and writing of reports for court
- Knowledge and experience of ASD / ADHD assessment
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel cross-site (QMC/City Hospital campuses) and various health centres within the City
Desirable
- UK Driving Licence with access to a car to facilitate travel between various sites
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Organisation and Problem Solving
Essential
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise activity demands whilst maintaining professional practice and desirable patient outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of being able to problem solve, multitask and cope with a range of competing demands
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Able to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to work flexible in a changing health service
Desirable
- Evidence of communication skills with other (noon-health) agencies
- Formal management training
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Teaching and training experience
- publications or presentations at regional / national academic meetings
Physical Skills
Essential
- Be well enough to carry out demands of job plan at appointment
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).