Locum Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health

Job summary

Job Details

• Locum Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health
• Family Health Division
• Lincoln County Hospital, other sites considered
• Medical and Dental Payscale
• 10 PA
• Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
• Start date: as soon as possible

About the Trust - Branding Statement

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to over 800,000 people across the county of Lincolnshire. We operate 4 hospital sites and deliver services in a range of other settings; we employ around 7,800 staff, and have a turnover in excess of £400m per annum.

Main duties of the job

The Community Paediatric Service in Lincolnshire is part of a combined Children's Service provided by United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive range of services to the local population of 680,000. The successful applicant must be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations or outreach District General Hospital clinics. Consideration will be given to candidates wishing to work at either Pilgrim Hospital, Boston or Grantham Hospital, Grantham.

The Community Paediatric Service is a secondary care consultant led service delivered by experienced doctors trained in paediatrics and child health with specialist skills in

1. Child Development
2. Childhood Disabilities
3. Safeguarding Children
4. Learning disabilities
5. Behavioural problems/ADHD
6. Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Children are referred by General Practitioners, Education, and Social Care. Doctors work within defined geographical areas and are encouraged to have specific areas of interest. Children are seen in a variety of settings i.e. hospital clinic, community clinic and school.

Full GMC registration, on Specialist Register or actively working towards CCT at time of interview with completion anticipated within the duration of this initial contract.

Broad training and experience in paediatrics/community child heath with experience in ADHD and autism assessment and management, assessment and management of Neurodisability conditions and completing Looked after medicals.

About us

Benefits

In return, we will support your personal development and continued professional development, and offer you to be part of our team. The NHS also offers one of the most competitive benefits package with regards to Annual Leave, Pensions and a comprehensive range of NHS Discounts.

Equality statement

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and improving working lives. We welcome applications from members of the minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. All applications will be treated on merit. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults.

Relocation Allowances

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust will assist new employees, who are eligible, with relocation expenses. The Trust relocation expenses policy can be found by following the following link:

http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/for_staff/information_for_employees/policies_and_general_information.asp