Job summary
Are you a Consultant Community Paediatrician looking to join a dynamic Community Paediatric service, with a strong emphasis on effective teamwork and effective multi-disciplinary working.
We invite you to apply for our Consultant Community post in Dorset.
Potential interview date: 14th April 2025
Main duties of the job
To work with the existing team to provide neurodevelopmental / neurobehavioural assessments. The age range covered is from 0-18 years. Referrals to the service are received via the Pan-Dorset Development and Behavioural Pathwayo Manage co-morbidities such as ADHD, tics and epilepsyo Undertake clinical supervision and training of Specialist Registrars whilst carrying out the community paediatric component of their posto Develop a specific area of interest to complement the existing service provisiono Opportunity to undertake clinic in a special school environment.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
If you reside outside of Dorset and join us in this role you will receive a Warm Welcome payment of £5,000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust in addition to the usual relocation expenses.
If you have been referred to this role by a current DCHFT employee (and you currently reside outside of Dorset) your friend can also receive a referral payment - make sure to include this at the start of your supporting information and include your friend's full name. For more information, please see document attached and please email melanie.nutt@dchft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview, CESR or European Community Rights
- Evidence of specialist training/experience in community paediatrics
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates the underpinning competencies for Community Paediatrics including appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those already existing in the department
Current Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil all elements of the job as detailed within the job description
Team working and Service development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and service development. Ability to develop effective working relationships across teams and contribute to the work and success of those teams
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance. Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit. Knowledge and principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of ability to critically assess own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and capability to lead and develop services. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust. Knowledge of the organisational aspects of the NHS.
Teaching and communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the level of the post. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview, CESR or European Community Rights
- Evidence of specialist training/experience in community paediatrics
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates the underpinning competencies for Community Paediatrics including appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those already existing in the department
Current Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil all elements of the job as detailed within the job description
Team working and Service development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and service development. Ability to develop effective working relationships across teams and contribute to the work and success of those teams
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance. Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit. Knowledge and principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of ability to critically assess own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and capability to lead and develop services. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust. Knowledge of the organisational aspects of the NHS.
Teaching and communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the level of the post. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
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).
