Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a Community Paediatric Specialty Doctor at our Diana, Princess of Wales site.

As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.

Main duties of the job

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
Research-opportunities may be provided for research under the guidance of Consultants.
The post holder will be encouraged to undertake skill-based courses as appropriate.
The post holder will be expected to work together as a team within the Family Services Division
To ensure the maintenance of any relevant accreditation by taking part in appropriate continuing professional medical education.
To take part in appropriate multidisciplinary training in areas appropriate to their field.
To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Operational Group's services plans
To provide effective leadership while supporting the SHO's, Rotational Speciality Trainee Doctors, Specialist looked after Children(LAC) Nurses and medical students
Attend clinics to maintain a high standard of first class clinical service and care and ensure continuity of service.
Undertake administrative duties as required for the efficient running of the service.

About us

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-7D4642-24-1

Job locations

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is predominantly a Community post:

Working together with the Designated and Named professionals for Children looked after (CLA), the post is a key role in ensuring the health needs of Children Looked after (CLA) are met.
The post holder will be the Medical Adviser for Fostering and will give medical advice on the medical assessments of all adult applicants to become carers and attend Permanency Panels, along with other Children looked after (CLA) duties in line with the Looked after children: Roles and competence of health care Staff (Intercollegiate Document 2020).
Take part in appropriate multidisciplinary meetings in areas appropriate to their field.
To attend the weekly Child Development Centre(CDC) referral team meetings in order to gain a full understanding of the assessment process.
Ability to conduct developmental assessments of children with special needs including children referred for various neurodevelopmental problems.
To work closely with the Multiagency Team at the Child Development Centre
To attend the CDC Neurodisability Clinics

The post holder will therefore be required to be able to interpret and communicate on a broad range of health information in a social and education context, therefore working closely and provide advice to the Local Authority, LAC, Adoption and Fostering Teams and panels, CAMHS ( Young Minds Matter), and families, supporting all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to Children Looked after

The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of Paediatric duties in this busy district general hospital. The ability to match a personal special interest with service requirements will be essential. As will the commitment to a high quality service in terms of clinical care, communication and team dynamics.

Research-opportunities may be provided for research under the guidance of Consultants. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake skill-based courses as appropriate.

Any other special interests which the candidate(s) would like to develop should be communicated during the application/selection process.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is predominantly a Community post:

Working together with the Designated and Named professionals for Children looked after (CLA), the post is a key role in ensuring the health needs of Children Looked after (CLA) are met.
The post holder will be the Medical Adviser for Fostering and will give medical advice on the medical assessments of all adult applicants to become carers and attend Permanency Panels, along with other Children looked after (CLA) duties in line with the Looked after children: Roles and competence of health care Staff (Intercollegiate Document 2020).
Take part in appropriate multidisciplinary meetings in areas appropriate to their field.
To attend the weekly Child Development Centre(CDC) referral team meetings in order to gain a full understanding of the assessment process.
Ability to conduct developmental assessments of children with special needs including children referred for various neurodevelopmental problems.
To work closely with the Multiagency Team at the Child Development Centre
To attend the CDC Neurodisability Clinics

Research-opportunities may be provided for research under the guidance of Consultants. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake skill-based courses as appropriate.

Any other special interests which the candidate(s) would like to develop should be communicated during the application/selection process.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Evidence of 4 years (FTE) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent training) of which at least 2 year's training must be in relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training.

Clinical Skills

Essential

Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Desirable

Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.

Commitment to clinical governance

Essential

Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Desirable

Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Evidence of 4 years (FTE) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent training) of which at least 2 year's training must be in relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training.

Clinical Skills

Essential

Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Desirable

Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.

Commitment to clinical governance

Essential

Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Desirable

Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job

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).