Job summary
- This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
- 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SAS doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over a period of up to 5 years, to facilitate an extended period of leave. The scheme enables the opportunity for planning a 'holiday of a lifetime' or extended paid break
We are inviting applications from an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician to work with our ARFID Team. Are you someone who enjoys working with young people and families, is a team player, can bring experience of working with young people with a range of health conditions , and is willing to be flexible according to patient need? Do you love to learn and want to make a contribution to developing excellent standards of care? If so, we are keen to meet you!
Main duties of the job
We are in the process of creating a specialist ARFID pathway and team working with 0 - 18 year olds and their families. We offer an inclusive and supportive team environment and are keen to support your professional development and wellbeing. Our multi-disciplinary team includes Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Dietetic, Psychiatry, CAMHS Practitioner and Paediatric posts, supported by a friendly Admin Team.
As a Consultant Paediatrician you will be making an active contribution to our multi-disciplinary approach to assessment and treatment for young people with ARFID and related eating difficulties. Our interventions are formulation-based and in line with the latest evidence as well as national and international guidance. Our approach involves a combination of mental health, dietetic and medical input, with multi-disciplinary, multi-modal care packages tailored according to individual need.
You will be part of a cutting-edge service at the forefront of developments for people with ARFID and committed to improving care for this patient group. You will have the opportunity to be involved in our training activities alongside delivering evidence-based interventions. We work hard to involve our service users in efforts to shape and improve what we offer.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are also offering:
- Up to £12k relocation expenses
- Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
- £2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
- NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
- Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
- Friendly Colleagues
- Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
- Subsidised gyms and free physio service
- We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
- Well established county wide teaching program
- Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
- Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
- Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
- Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the vacancy available, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Come visit us, meet the team and see why our trainees come and stay and how we invest in our people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the vacancy available, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Come visit us, meet the team and see why our trainees come and stay and how we invest in our people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice. Name on Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date, and is expected to achieve a CCT
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registerable medical qualification
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as a doctor post registration
- 6 months in relevant specialism
- Wide experience in all aspects of general paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in general paediatrics
- Evidenced Level 3 safeguarding training
- Experience in day to day organisation of general paediatric services
Desirable
- Experience caring for children with eating disorders
- Specialist interest in nutrition
- Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
- Experience of leadership and management.
- Evidence of mental health training, or paediatric nutrition or paediatric endocrinology
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Research
- Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice. Name on Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date, and is expected to achieve a CCT
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registerable medical qualification
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as a doctor post registration
- 6 months in relevant specialism
- Wide experience in all aspects of general paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in general paediatrics
- Evidenced Level 3 safeguarding training
- Experience in day to day organisation of general paediatric services
Desirable
- Experience caring for children with eating disorders
- Specialist interest in nutrition
- Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
- Experience of leadership and management.
- Evidence of mental health training, or paediatric nutrition or paediatric endocrinology
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Research
- Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
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).