Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join our friendly and innovative Community Paediatric and Neurodisability team.
Applications are invited from candidates with training and experience in Community Paediatrics, Neurodisability and Neurodevelopmental assessment. The post is full time, attracting 10 PAs but applicants wanting to work less than full time are encouraged to apply.
The post holder will become part of the welcoming and dynamic community paediatric and paediatric neurodisability team delivering out-patient assessment and ongoing care for children, young people and their families in whom there are concerns around development, neurodevelopmental conditions, challenging behaviour, learning, emotional well-being or other vulnerabilities.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will become part of the Community Paediatric and Neurodisability team. They will undertake neurodevelopmental assessment, autism and ADHD assessment clinics providing ongoing care for children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
The appointee will have continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the safe and effective functioning of the department.
Duties will be covered by other members of the team when the appointee is on leave. The appointee will provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
Fixed commitments will include:
- Attendance at weekly CPD/referrals/MDT meeting
- 5 x weekly community neurodevelopmental clinic
- 5 x weekly autism assessment clinic
- Weekly ADHD assessment clinic
Additional commitments to include:
- Contribution to supervision and teaching of trainees and medical students within the department.
- Education and training of colleagues from health and partner agencies at varying levels.
- Liaison with partner agencies including education, social care, and local authority multi-agency support teams.
- Provision of medical advice towards education, health and care planning.
- Telephone advice to other professionals and families.
- Medical input at multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Active involvement in clinical governance and audit activities.
- Involvement in service improvement and development activities.
- Maintaining own continuing professional development.
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
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact- Dr Neil Harrower Tel-0114 2717755 Email-neil.harrower@nhs.net
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact- Dr Neil Harrower Tel-0114 2717755 Email-neil.harrower@nhs.net
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Clinical training in paediatrics
- MRCPCH, or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- Sheffield Neurodisability MSc
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years postgraduate training, two of which must have been in paediatrics.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience of safeguarding children
- Experience of undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments and managing neurodevelopmental conditions
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health (e.g.General Practice), Paediatric Neurodisability (including assessment and management of children with social communication disorders, and ADHD)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative but with awareness of own limitations
- Positive attitude to supervision and ability to act on feedback
- Evidence of competence in and contribution to clinical audit and clinical governance
- Effective time management and administration skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to keep clear, legible, contemporaneous written and electronic records.
Desirable
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Education qualification, specific training in education, supervision and/or appraisal
- Experience in teaching/training colleagues from other disciplines/agencies
- Specific management training or experience of leadership and management
- Willingness to lead service developments and quality improvements
Other
Essential
- Membership of medical defence organisation
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Clinical training in paediatrics
- MRCPCH, or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- Sheffield Neurodisability MSc
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years postgraduate training, two of which must have been in paediatrics.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience of safeguarding children
- Experience of undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments and managing neurodevelopmental conditions
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health (e.g.General Practice), Paediatric Neurodisability (including assessment and management of children with social communication disorders, and ADHD)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative but with awareness of own limitations
- Positive attitude to supervision and ability to act on feedback
- Evidence of competence in and contribution to clinical audit and clinical governance
- Effective time management and administration skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to keep clear, legible, contemporaneous written and electronic records.
Desirable
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Education qualification, specific training in education, supervision and/or appraisal
- Experience in teaching/training colleagues from other disciplines/agencies
- Specific management training or experience of leadership and management
- Willingness to lead service developments and quality improvements
Other
Essential
- Membership of medical defence organisation
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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).
