Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant General Paediatrician with a special interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated colleague to join our established team of general paediatricians. We will be looking for someone with diabetes experience and ideally SPIN (not essential, can be supported in post) and endocrine experience to join our team. There are 10 programmed activities available. The successful candidate will join 13 existing General Paediatricians in providing general paediatric cover in a hot-week rota 1:12 with 1:12 on call. The neonatal unit is covered by six other consultants on a separate rota. The postholder will join 2 other consultants as part of our multidisciplinary diabetic team and enabling us to continue to meet the Department of Health Best Practice guidelines for paediatric diabetes.
The Trust has clear objectives in terms of delivering excellent, safe, and effective patient care and aims for services that are positively rated by patients, families, and stakeholders. The Acute Trust merged with the local community partnership Trust (1st April 2020), to enhance the working together across these services. Somerset Foundation Trust also merged with nearby Yeovil District Hospital Trust ( 1st April 2023) to provide equity of services throughout the county of Somerset.
Main duties of the job
In summary the post holder will contribute to the following clinical services:
- Inpatient care for general paediatric wards
- Hospital based diabetes clinics, including transition clinics
- Endocrine Clinics
- General Paediatric Clinic
- Support to the new SLASH service.
- Ward consults of diabetes patients
- Late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with oncall (additional to a middle grade or nurse practitioner)
- 1:12 PAU shifts at a weekend during the winter months
- Supervision of junior doctors.
- The care and support of other team members and colleagues.
- SPA activity
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for details.
in summary
- Inpatient care for general paediatric wards
- Hospital based diabetes clinics, including transition clinics
- Endocrine Clinics
- General Paediatric Clinic
- Support to the new SLASH service.
- Ward consults of diabetes patients
- Late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with oncall (additional to a middle grade or nurse practitioner)
- 1:12 PAU shifts at a weekend during the winter months
- Supervision of junior doctors.
- The care and support of other team members and colleagues.
- SPA activity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for details.
in summary
- Inpatient care for general paediatric wards
- Hospital based diabetes clinics, including transition clinics
- Endocrine Clinics
- General Paediatric Clinic
- Support to the new SLASH service.
- Ward consults of diabetes patients
- Late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with oncall (additional to a middle grade or nurse practitioner)
- 1:12 PAU shifts at a weekend during the winter months
- Supervision of junior doctors.
- The care and support of other team members and colleagues.
- SPA activity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in general paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience working in paediatric diabetes
- Experience in paediatric endocrinology
- Expertise in Acute General paediatrics
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
Experience
Essential
- oWell experienced in post graduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training
Desirable
- oHigher qualification in medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in general paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience working in paediatric diabetes
- Experience in paediatric endocrinology
- Expertise in Acute General paediatrics
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
Experience
Essential
- oWell experienced in post graduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training
Desirable
- oHigher qualification in medical education
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).
