Job summary
We are recruiting for a full-time Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics based in Gravesend.
You will be responsible to named consultants. The arrangement of duties will be agreed between the responsible consultant and the Community Specialist.
This post would be particularly suitable for a forward thinking, innovative individual seeking an exciting opportunity to help plan and deliver modern dynamic Community Children's services.
The Community Paediatricians are expected to cover each other during periods of leave and should, therefore, discuss their leave intentions.The Community Specialty Doctor is professionally responsible to the Medical Director and managerially responsible to the Consultant Community Paediatrician and Head of Service.
Main duties of the job
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in a range of community settings including patient homes, community hospitals and local clinics.
The broad responsibilities of the post are:
- Second and third tier community Paediatrics assessments
- Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Paediatrics
- Looked After Children's medical assessments and assessments for Social Services
- Child Sexual Abuse medical assessments (Participation in the SARC rota) (this is negotiable as part of the role)
- Education and training and trainee supervision and teaching Clinical audit/governance
- Show clinical leadership, work with consultants /clinical director to set standards and supervise trainees.
A suitable applicant for the whole-time post is sought but applicants able to work part-time are also considered.
You will not be expected to participate in acute on-call duties.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Ourcareer pathwayswill help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 17th of April 2024.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 17th of April 2024.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Post Graduation Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 6 months Paediatric experience
- 3 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- 6 months Community Paediatric experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good written and oral communication
- Willing to work unsupervised, but with awareness of limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Post Graduation Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 6 months Paediatric experience
- 3 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- 6 months Community Paediatric experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good written and oral communication
- Willing to work unsupervised, but with awareness of limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
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
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).
