Job summary
The Paediatric Department is looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to work within the Multidisciplinary Child Development Team at the Royal Surrey Hospital.
The job is a part time post comprising 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs). There is no on-call requirement for this post. Due to the nature of the role working closely with schools, the department would consider flexible working options which would meet both the needs of the service and enable a positive work/life balance for the successful applicant.
The Trust is supportive of applicants who wish to consider specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway.
Main duties of the job
They will work in a well-established and supportive Multidisciplinary Child Development Team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to assess children with developmental delay including social communication difficulties.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is planned to provide 7.5 PAs of support to neuro-developmental Paediatrics with no on call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is planned to provide 7.5 PAs of support to neuro-developmental Paediatrics with no on call commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC with a license to practice
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCPCH (theory) or Diploma of Child Health
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
Desirable
- MRCPCH (clinical) or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. Postgraduate qualification in paediatric Neurodisability (Diploma/MSc).
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in: Acute paediatrics and Paediatric Neurodisability
- Completion of foundation training and at least two additional years of experience in Paediatric specialties
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Understand the importance of multiagency working in the context of the management of children with complex neurodisability.
- Knowledge of 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018' and of the relevant RCPCH guidance relating to Safeguarding.
Desirable
- Training and experience in the use of standardised assessment tools in children with developmental disorders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC with a license to practice
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCPCH (theory) or Diploma of Child Health
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
Desirable
- MRCPCH (clinical) or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. Postgraduate qualification in paediatric Neurodisability (Diploma/MSc).
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in: Acute paediatrics and Paediatric Neurodisability
- Completion of foundation training and at least two additional years of experience in Paediatric specialties
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Understand the importance of multiagency working in the context of the management of children with complex neurodisability.
- Knowledge of 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018' and of the relevant RCPCH guidance relating to Safeguarding.
Desirable
- Training and experience in the use of standardised assessment tools in children with developmental disorders.
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).
