Locum Community Paediatrician

Job responsibilities

To provide consultant led community paediatric services within the area of south Northamptonshire. This will include regular out-patient clinics, assessments of children within the CDC and liaison with schools and education authorities as necessary.

The locality community paediatric workload will involve the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Experience in the management of ADHD, ASD, Learning difficulties and associated comorbidities is necessary. Expected base of work is at Northampton General Hospital, however there are some clinics done in the locality.

Contribution to multidisciplinary assessment and management in a collaborative way with all members of the team.

Experience in safeguarding children is essential and it is expected that the candidate will be confidant in working closely with multiagency partners and be Level 3 trained.

To provide paediatric advice and support for pupils attending a Special School

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT for Community Child Health or evidence of Level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
• On the GMC specialist register or within 3 months of CCT
• 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
• At least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics
• Training and experience of safeguarding work and possession of up to date Level 3 Safeguarding training
• Full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• MSc, MD, PhD or other higher degree
• DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Teaching & Audit

Essential

• Experience of Audit
• Teaching Junior Staff

Academic Achievements & Research

Desirable

• Publications in recognised journals
• Research projects relating to speciality
• Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
• Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training

Personal Skills

Essential

• Organisational Skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Leadership Skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Self motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
• Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.
• Flexible, able to cover colleagues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Management

Essential

• Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
• Willingness to lead service developments

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
• Management course

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).