Job summary
Would you like to work with a highly enthusiastic and forward-thinking Community Child Health team in an interesting area of London?
The Specialist Children and Young People's Services (SCYPS) at East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) are currently advertising for 2 fixed-term posts to start as soon as possible for 6 months (extendable to 12 months). Both posts are for Clinical Fellows in Community Paediatrics, and are for full-time for a maximum of 10 programmed activities. Applicants looking to work less than full time should also apply.
This post would be suitable for Paediatric doctors who have either gained CCT and are seeking further clinical experience before taking up a permanent consultant post in Community Paediatrics, or for specialty doctors looking for 6-12 months clinical experience in Community Paediatrics in preparation for applying for CESR, or for other Paediatric doctors looking for additional training experience in Community Child Health.
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a range of consultant-led clinics and develop clinical skills in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics, Neurodisability and Social Paediatrics, as matched to the experience and training needs of the post-holders as much as possible. There will also be the opportunity to develop other key skills for becoming a well-rounded, professionally curious and innovative Community Paediatrician.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to work within the multidisciplinary team of community paediatricians, nurses and allied health professionals to provide a comprehensive community paediatric service to the population of Newham. The post-holder will be supervised by one of the consultants and teaching will be provided within the department as part of developing individuals and as a team.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Eligibility
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent MRCP / MRCPCH or equivalent GMC Licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- BsC, Diploma in Child Health PhD, MD MSc, DCH
Professional Training
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in Paediatrics (for at least 4 years)
- Clinical experience in Community Paediatrics (at least 3 months)
Desirable
- Level 3 competence in Community Child Health
- CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completing CCT
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team
- Experience in Child Development assessments
- Ability to assess children when there are child protection concerns
- Compliance with Level 3 competence in Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience in managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems
- Competence in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
Medical Management
Essential
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks effectively
- Positive approach towards self-management, organisational skills and time management
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Punctuality and reliability in attending duties
Desirable
- Completed recognised management course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of Undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of Postgraduate teaching
Team working
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, seeking advice from, sharing experience with, and offering support to other team members
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inter-agency team with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Record of completed audit projects and/or Service Development work
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in: oNHS complaint handling oCritical incident reporting oTraining in and experience of appraisal oRisk management Training
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to empathise with people from different backgrounds
- Ability to communicate with parents and children effectively, and to explain complex medical conditions and treatment
- Experience of "Right from the Start" principals
Desirable
- Training in communication skills, counselling, and ability to speak languages other than English
- Strong leadership qualities, including: oExcellent communication skills oAbility to build effective relationships and influence, persuade and negotiate with others oPolitical astuteness and sensitivity oAbility to manage conflicts of interest
Personal Skills / characteristics
Essential
- Shows decision making and judgement
- Shows adaptability and flexibility if needed, and ability to operate under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Thorough and committed in obtaining good results
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Shows breadth of thinking
- Shows initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications / Eligibility
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent MRCP / MRCPCH or equivalent GMC Licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- BsC, Diploma in Child Health PhD, MD MSc, DCH
Professional Training
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in Paediatrics (for at least 4 years)
- Clinical experience in Community Paediatrics (at least 3 months)
Desirable
- Level 3 competence in Community Child Health
- CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completing CCT
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team
- Experience in Child Development assessments
- Ability to assess children when there are child protection concerns
- Compliance with Level 3 competence in Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience in managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems
- Competence in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
Medical Management
Essential
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks effectively
- Positive approach towards self-management, organisational skills and time management
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Punctuality and reliability in attending duties
Desirable
- Completed recognised management course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of Undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of Postgraduate teaching
Team working
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, seeking advice from, sharing experience with, and offering support to other team members
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inter-agency team with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Record of completed audit projects and/or Service Development work
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in: oNHS complaint handling oCritical incident reporting oTraining in and experience of appraisal oRisk management Training
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to empathise with people from different backgrounds
- Ability to communicate with parents and children effectively, and to explain complex medical conditions and treatment
- Experience of "Right from the Start" principals
Desirable
- Training in communication skills, counselling, and ability to speak languages other than English
- Strong leadership qualities, including: oExcellent communication skills oAbility to build effective relationships and influence, persuade and negotiate with others oPolitical astuteness and sensitivity oAbility to manage conflicts of interest
Personal Skills / characteristics
Essential
- Shows decision making and judgement
- Shows adaptability and flexibility if needed, and ability to operate under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Thorough and committed in obtaining good results
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Shows breadth of thinking
- Shows initiative
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).
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).
