Job summary
3 - CONSULTANT COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIAN POSTS AVAILABLE, TO BE BASED BETWEEN OUR 3 CENTRES.
2 x 10 PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
1 x 8.5 PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust - based at Peace Children's Centre - Watford, St Albans Health & Wellbeing Centre & Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre - Hemel Hempstead.
Have you got exceptional clinical skills to support children and young people in west Hertfordshire?
Come and be at the Heart of our Community!
Applications are invited for the posts of Consultant Community Paediatrician. The post holder's will be based at one of the three children's centres in West Hertfordshire. All centres have excellent facilities and hosts several disciplines.Children's Services within West Hertfordshire provide services to the child population in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.We are seeking colleague's experienced in all aspects of community paediatrics to join the team of 9 Consultant Community Paediatricians who are supported by experienced Specialist Grade and Specialty Doctors within a community children's service.
There is multiagency working within the department including assessment of autism.
Interviews will be held on 10th August 2023.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities will include assessments of children with neuro-disabilities, neurodevelopment, autism, safeguarding children, looked after children, school health and special educational needs, teaching, and training within community paediatric service.
The Children's Specialist Services Medical Team in West Hertfordshire consists of 9 permanent Consultant Community Paediatricians, working across the three child development centres. They are supported by Specialist and Specialty doctors, and two core specialist registrars. The team work closely with therapy, community nursing and continuing care teams. All consultants take a specific area of responsibility.
We welcome informal visits to our friendly team in Watford, St Albans & Hemel Hempstead!
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible.
You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment including autism and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly intake meeting to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Timely written and verbal reports are an integral part of this role.
Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.
A multidisciplinary autism assessment pathway is in place. Highly specialist speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists are part of the team. It is envisaged that the pathway will be refined in the light of further experience. The post holder could be part of this autism assessment team.
Please see all attached documents for full details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment including autism and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly intake meeting to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Timely written and verbal reports are an integral part of this role.
Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.
A multidisciplinary autism assessment pathway is in place. Highly specialist speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists are part of the team. It is envisaged that the pathway will be refined in the light of further experience. The post holder could be part of this autism assessment team.
Please see all attached documents for full details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- MB, BS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Experience in managing children with neuro development, neuro-disability
- Experience in assessing and managing children with special educational needs and social paediatrics, including safeguarding. Intercollegiate safeguarding training at Level 3
- CCT in Paediatrics with all relevant experience in Community Paediatrics (minimum of 2 years). The applicant must be within 6 months of obtaining his/her CCT at the time of interview. Candidate applying via GMC CESR (PMET B) must have the CCT at the time of application.
Desirable
- A higher Medical Degree
- Appropriate interest in sub-speciality in community paediatrics
- Experience in using specific assessment tools such as ADOS/ADI / DISCO for communication disorders, Griffith's neurodevelopment assessment, Schedule of growing skills Paediatric neurology aspects of neuro disability.
Management
Essential
- An enthusiasm for governance and clinical audit and a willingness to be involved in departmental management
- Audit projects completed
Desirable
- A management course completed/experience in management
Driving
Essential
- Able to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post
Teaching & Training
Essential
Desirable
- Attending a Teaching the Teachers to Teach course
- Publications, Papers and presentations. A relevant and continuing research interest
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong commitment to Children's Services
- Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
- Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- High standards of professional probity
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good presentation skills (oral and written)
- Computer literate e.g. use of Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook)
- Openness, flexibility, clarity and maturity. Ability to work as a member of a team. Good communication skills
- Able to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience in developing multi-agency teams
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- MB, BS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Experience in managing children with neuro development, neuro-disability
- Experience in assessing and managing children with special educational needs and social paediatrics, including safeguarding. Intercollegiate safeguarding training at Level 3
- CCT in Paediatrics with all relevant experience in Community Paediatrics (minimum of 2 years). The applicant must be within 6 months of obtaining his/her CCT at the time of interview. Candidate applying via GMC CESR (PMET B) must have the CCT at the time of application.
Desirable
- A higher Medical Degree
- Appropriate interest in sub-speciality in community paediatrics
- Experience in using specific assessment tools such as ADOS/ADI / DISCO for communication disorders, Griffith's neurodevelopment assessment, Schedule of growing skills Paediatric neurology aspects of neuro disability.
Management
Essential
- An enthusiasm for governance and clinical audit and a willingness to be involved in departmental management
- Audit projects completed
Desirable
- A management course completed/experience in management
Driving
Essential
- Able to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post
Teaching & Training
Essential
Desirable
- Attending a Teaching the Teachers to Teach course
- Publications, Papers and presentations. A relevant and continuing research interest
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong commitment to Children's Services
- Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
- Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- High standards of professional probity
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good presentation skills (oral and written)
- Computer literate e.g. use of Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook)
- Openness, flexibility, clarity and maturity. Ability to work as a member of a team. Good communication skills
- Able to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience in developing multi-agency teams
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
