Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Neurology team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Locum Consultant. Applications are invited from candidates with appropriate training and experience for the post of Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology.
The post is full-time and is based predominantly at Sheffield Children's Hospital and the Ryegate Children's Centre.
Applicants should possess CCST/CCT in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) at the time of commencing the appointment or be within 6 months of CCST/CCT at the time of interview, or have equivalent level training, and have had appropriate experience within a dedicated Paediatric Neurology Unit of general paediatric neurology. This post is designed to support and develop Paediatric Neurology services and it is expected the successful candidate will have appropriate experience and enthusiasm in this area of medicine.
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Main duties of the job
The Department of Paediatric Neurology is based at the Ryegate Children's Centre (which is approximately 1 mile to the west of the main Children's Hospital) and offers a sub-regional service in childhood neurological disease, providing care to patients from the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System.
As a national centre of excellence, the service also supports some aspects of outreach care to a wider geographical footprint, e.g.outpatient support to Chesterfield / North Derbyshire.
Outpatients are seen in a variety of settings with clinics currently provided at the Ryegate Children's Centre, Sheffield Children's Hospital, and Northern General Hospital.
In addition, there are regular Neurology outreach clinics in the surrounding District General Hospitals.
Inpatients are managed at the Children's Hospital in a dedicated inpatient Neuroscience Unit, covering Neurology and Neurosurgery. Within the Children's Hospital there are video-telemetry facilities, providing two dedicated weekday telemetry beds. These can be extended to weekend working in exceptional circumstances.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will involve joining our dynamic and experienced neurology team providing and growing the service, including new specialist clinics, in Sheffield. The post will be based at the Ryegate Childrens Centre and Sheffield Childrens Hospital. The Ryegate Childrens Centre is a Child Development Centre located in a leafy suburb of Sheffield with on-road car parking. Paediatric neurology is co-located with the wider team, including epilepsy nurses, neurology nurses, neuropsychology, the gait lab, therapy services, and the neurodisability team. It is approximately 20-25minutes walk from Sheffield Childrens Hospital, 10 minutes by car.
The appointee will be an important member of the team, delivering general paediatric neurology services and epilepsy services.
As a regional service, the wider team provide neurology outreach services to Chesterfield, Doncaster, Bassetlaw, Barnsley, Rotherham, Grimsby, and Boston, and the candidate will be expected to deliver some outreach clinics in either 1 or 2 centres. At present, approximately 50% of outreach clinics are performed virtually.
The role will also include on call. Sheffield Childrens NHS foundation Trust runs a consultant of the week model for acute referrals on a 1:5 basis, providing on-call during the hours of 8am-6pm weekdays and 12-3pm weekends and bank holidays with on-call duties incorporated into this programme. During this week, the on-call consultant is responsible for all newly admitted patients with neurological disease and takes calls and referrals from Paediatricians in Sheffield and in the surrounding environs. During the on call week, the consultant is based at Sheffield Childrens Hospital Monday to Friday, and an office is provided for administration work and meetings. During the on call week, the consultant is responsible for postgraduate teaching and assessments of trainees. During the weekends/bank holidays and out of hours on weekdays, the inpatients are covered by the general paediatric team, who perform daily ward rounds. However, an in-person neurological review may be requested for urgent cases. It is expected that the new appointee would provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will involve joining our dynamic and experienced neurology team providing and growing the service, including new specialist clinics, in Sheffield. The post will be based at the Ryegate Childrens Centre and Sheffield Childrens Hospital. The Ryegate Childrens Centre is a Child Development Centre located in a leafy suburb of Sheffield with on-road car parking. Paediatric neurology is co-located with the wider team, including epilepsy nurses, neurology nurses, neuropsychology, the gait lab, therapy services, and the neurodisability team. It is approximately 20-25minutes walk from Sheffield Childrens Hospital, 10 minutes by car.
The appointee will be an important member of the team, delivering general paediatric neurology services and epilepsy services.
As a regional service, the wider team provide neurology outreach services to Chesterfield, Doncaster, Bassetlaw, Barnsley, Rotherham, Grimsby, and Boston, and the candidate will be expected to deliver some outreach clinics in either 1 or 2 centres. At present, approximately 50% of outreach clinics are performed virtually.
The role will also include on call. Sheffield Childrens NHS foundation Trust runs a consultant of the week model for acute referrals on a 1:5 basis, providing on-call during the hours of 8am-6pm weekdays and 12-3pm weekends and bank holidays with on-call duties incorporated into this programme. During this week, the on-call consultant is responsible for all newly admitted patients with neurological disease and takes calls and referrals from Paediatricians in Sheffield and in the surrounding environs. During the on call week, the consultant is based at Sheffield Childrens Hospital Monday to Friday, and an office is provided for administration work and meetings. During the on call week, the consultant is responsible for postgraduate teaching and assessments of trainees. During the weekends/bank holidays and out of hours on weekdays, the inpatients are covered by the general paediatric team, who perform daily ward rounds. However, an in-person neurological review may be requested for urgent cases. It is expected that the new appointee would provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised higher specialised training programme or equivalent in paediatrics with Higher Specialist Training in Neurology, i.e. must have CCST/CCT in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) or be within 6 months of attaining it
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Paediatric Neurology with at least 3 years' experience in a tertiary centre and experience in epilepsy and pre-surgical evaluation
Audit/Research
Essential
- Competence in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors
Desirable
- Specific training in education and/or appraisal
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
Other Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised higher specialised training programme or equivalent in paediatrics with Higher Specialist Training in Neurology, i.e. must have CCST/CCT in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) or be within 6 months of attaining it
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Paediatric Neurology with at least 3 years' experience in a tertiary centre and experience in epilepsy and pre-surgical evaluation
Audit/Research
Essential
- Competence in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors
Desirable
- Specific training in education and/or appraisal
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
Other Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
- Good communication skills
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).
