Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Midlands University Partnership University Foundation Trust as a valued Speciality Doctor, providing medical input into the Community Paediatric multidisciplinary team in the Children and Families Care Group.
The post is based across clinics including The Bridge, Stafford Cannock and Lichfield according to service need.
Duties require the post holder to support a team based multi-disciplinary community paediatric service for children and young people who are vulnerable due to disability, developmental delay, neuro-developmental problems, disease and/or disadvantage and to work at various sites within the West team.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will be required to assess, diagnose, review progress and provide on-going care for children on the caseload. This will include working in clinics and school settings as appropriate.
This includes general community paediatric assessment for children who are thought to have two or more neuro-developmental problems, and investigations and diagnosis and management of children referred into the service. This includes identification of child's strengths and difficulties and coordination of care packages to meet needs, including concurrent conditions and supporting Early Help and Team Around the Child meetings as appropriate.
In addition the service delivers Initial Health Assessments (and consideration of diagnosis and follow up) of children in care of the local authority and completion of Adoption Medicals to agreed standards, and the health component of statutory assessments of Special Educational Needs.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by
Supporting your career development and progression.Excellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured andmaintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reducedby the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paidat business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccination every year
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join an experienced, creative, highly skilled and professional multidisciplinary team working to maintain a seamless model of service delivery for children and young people in the south of Staffordshire.
There are opportunities for the post-holder to expand their research portfolio and personal interests, and to take part in ongoing service and clinical audits with the support of a central clinical audit department. The Trust also has links to Keele University Medical School.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join an experienced, creative, highly skilled and professional multidisciplinary team working to maintain a seamless model of service delivery for children and young people in the south of Staffordshire.
There are opportunities for the post-holder to expand their research portfolio and personal interests, and to take part in ongoing service and clinical audits with the support of a central clinical audit department. The Trust also has links to Keele University Medical School.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY & FITNESS TO PRACTICE
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or Equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 equivalent competences in General Paediatrics at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 level competences by commencement in post
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Desirable
- Experience in community paediatrics is desirable but not essential provided there is a willingness to work towards gaining experience in managing community paediatric conditions under supervision (includes child protection for physical abuse).
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge and experience: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to community paediatrics.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
Desirable
- Awareness of Schedule of Growing Skills assessment tool or equivalent tools for developmental assessment.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY & FITNESS TO PRACTICE
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or Equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 equivalent competences in General Paediatrics at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 level competences by commencement in post
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Desirable
- Experience in community paediatrics is desirable but not essential provided there is a willingness to work towards gaining experience in managing community paediatric conditions under supervision (includes child protection for physical abuse).
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge and experience: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to community paediatrics.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
Desirable
- Awareness of Schedule of Growing Skills assessment tool or equivalent tools for developmental assessment.
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).
