Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to works as a GP Medical Advisor at Children in Care
The post holder will be required to support the Named Nurse and Doctor to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to looked after children.
The post holder will be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of the Trust.
At all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, the post holder will work as a member of the Trust's looked after children health team.
Main duties of the job
- To Undertake initial health assessments for looked after children including completion of written reports.
- Review adult health reports in order to provide a brief written summary report to panel on the health of prospective carers.
- Support and advise colleagues in the clinical assessment and care of children and young people, whilst being clear about others' personal clinical professional accountability.
- Liaise closely with other specialist services such as CAMHS.
- Liaise with professionals from other agencies, such as Education and Children's Social Care.
- Advise local Police, Children's Social Care and other statutory and voluntary agencies on health matters with regard to individual looked after children.
- Ensure advice is available to the other professionals across the organisation on day to-day issues about looked after children and their families, including involvement in fostering and adoption panels according to local arrangements.
- Work closely with other Specialist, Named and Designated Looked After Children professionals locally, and potentially regionally and nationally.
- Encourage case discussion, reflective practice, and the monitoring of significant events at a local level.
About us
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT or the Trust) consists of an organization of over 2800 staff and provides a range of mental health and community services including acute and non-acute mental health and learning disability services, district nursing, health visiting as well as other allied health services to a population of 580,000 within the Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven localities.
The Trust is a provider of award-winning mental health, learning disabilities and community health services to a growing population of 580,000 people across a diverse district comprising urban and rural Bradford, Airedale and Craven. The population is one of the most multicultural in Britain with over 100 languages.
BDCFT was authorised as a Foundation Trust from 1 May 2015. The Trust provides healthcare and specialist services to the people living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. Our care and clinical expertise are spread over 50 sites and over the last year we provided 61 different services.
These services can be divided into four main areas:
- Mental health services
- Learning disability services;
- Community-based physical health services, including to children and young people;
- Dental services.
Our inpatient sites are situated at Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford and the Airedale Centre for Mental Health, Steeton, whilst our Trust Headquarters is based at New Mill, Saltaire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All senior post holders within the Trust are expected to manage complex relationships, innovate, work beyond boundaries, and serve the client group of BDCFT.
Working collaboratively with all relevant parties across the local health economy, within their specialist area, the post holder will provide clinical expertise to support the Trust to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to children looked after and their parents / carers.
The GP will be required to conduct holistic Initial Health Assessments for children new into care. The GP will be supported by a Nursery Nurse; 2-3 children (depending on age, complexity, sibling groups) will be seen in each clinic session and a written report completed for each child seen. Another component of the role is to review adult fostering/adoption medical forms, to provide a summary report to fostering/adoption panels.
The Initial Health Assessment is a vital intervention to support the health, well-being and achievement of children and young people who become looked after. The post holder will therefore play a key role in ensuring a timely assessment and identification of any unmet health needs, with responsibilities outlined, and in accordance with professional standards,
Adult health reports are reviewed in order to provide a brief written summary report to panel on the health of prospective foster carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All senior post holders within the Trust are expected to manage complex relationships, innovate, work beyond boundaries, and serve the client group of BDCFT.
Working collaboratively with all relevant parties across the local health economy, within their specialist area, the post holder will provide clinical expertise to support the Trust to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to children looked after and their parents / carers.
The GP will be required to conduct holistic Initial Health Assessments for children new into care. The GP will be supported by a Nursery Nurse; 2-3 children (depending on age, complexity, sibling groups) will be seen in each clinic session and a written report completed for each child seen. Another component of the role is to review adult fostering/adoption medical forms, to provide a summary report to fostering/adoption panels.
The Initial Health Assessment is a vital intervention to support the health, well-being and achievement of children and young people who become looked after. The post holder will therefore play a key role in ensuring a timely assessment and identification of any unmet health needs, with responsibilities outlined, and in accordance with professional standards,
Adult health reports are reviewed in order to provide a brief written summary report to panel on the health of prospective foster carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
- Registered member of the appropriate professional body
Desirable
- MRCGP
- Diploma Child Health
Training & Experience
Essential
- Extended training in Paediatrics.
- Clinical experience of assessing and examining children and young people as appropriate to the role.
- Currently practicing as a GP
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a setting working in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic setting
- Previous experience of working with children in care
- Experience of trauma informed practice and ACES
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to children and young people
- A Commitment to teaching, audit & research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
- Registered member of the appropriate professional body
Desirable
- MRCGP
- Diploma Child Health
Training & Experience
Essential
- Extended training in Paediatrics.
- Clinical experience of assessing and examining children and young people as appropriate to the role.
- Currently practicing as a GP
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a setting working in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic setting
- Previous experience of working with children in care
- Experience of trauma informed practice and ACES
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to children and young people
- A Commitment to teaching, audit & research
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).
