Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatrician to join the Community Paediatric Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, due to retirement. The post is full time, but we would also welcome applicants who would like to work less than full time or job share.
You will join a well-regarded and motivated team comprising 6 Consultant Community Paediatricians, 1 Associate Specialist, 1 Specialist Doctor, 1 Specialist Registrar, 4 Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners and 2 job sharing Epilepsy Specialist Nurses. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provides an integrated paediatric service across community and hospital services.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include:
- General paediatric clinics including care of children with neuro-disabilities and special school clinics
- Development of a complementary special interest
- Clinical governance, teaching and mentoring duties
- Section 47 medical assessments on a rota basis (within working hours)
- Initial health assessments for looked after children
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from community services in Bolton to hospital services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have been given a CQC rating of Good for services for children and young people in October 2023. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they do not need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The Family Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care for maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. The Division is a Centre of Excellence for Women's and Children's services and has a credible and enviable reputation. We deliver over 6,000 babies and carry around 1500 gynaecological procedures each year, making us a specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in the North West Sector of Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are welcome to visit the department by appointment with Dr Gabi Lipshen, Clinical Lead who would also be happy to answer any informal telephone enquiries. Please contact Anne-Marie Price, Secretary on telephone 01204 463464 to make arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are welcome to visit the department by appointment with Dr Gabi Lipshen, Clinical Lead who would also be happy to answer any informal telephone enquiries. Please contact Anne-Marie Price, Secretary on telephone 01204 463464 to make arrangements.
Person Specification
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- ADOS Trained
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Comprehensive training in all aspects of Community Paediatrics including Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance / audit
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload effectively to manage targets within defined timescales
Person Specification
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- ADOS Trained
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Comprehensive training in all aspects of Community Paediatrics including Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance / audit
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload effectively to manage targets within defined timescales
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).
