Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Locum Consultant post in Community Child Health (10 sessions.) This is a 12 month post commencing as soon as possible and is based in the Childrens Centre, Hafan Y Mor, Singleton Hospital, Swansea. We are looking for an ambitious Paediatric Consultant to join one of the largest providers of integrated health care in the UK.
As a Health Board in Wales we are committed to the communities we serve and determined to uphold the fundamental values of the NHS. We are passionate about delivering excellence in clinical services and taking early action to promote and protect health and independence.
We are looking for applicants with a special interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Neurodisability. The successful candidate will work within an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact
Dr Surekha Tuohy
Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics & Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability
01792 516481
lisa.webb2@wales.nhs.uk
Michelle Mason-Gawne
Divisional Manager
Children's Service Group
01792 205666 ext 38912
Michelle.Mason-Gawne2@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Community Paediatricians work closely with the Education authorities across the Health Board to implement the new ALN Act, the multidisciplinary, multi-agency children's disability services to provide help for children with special needs and their families. There are established referral pathways for neurodevelopmental assessments, neurodisability, care of children in need and audiology services. Safeguarding is an essential part of the workload.
About us
The Community Paediatric Services cover the Unitary Authorities of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The area is mainly urban with rural communities to the west and north of the coastal strip. The child population covered in Swansea is approximately 522,000 (0-18 years). There are pockets of significant deprivation in several of the inner city wards with a Jarman Index of 5.57 for Swansea and 3.47 for Neath Port Talbot.
Community Paediatric services are delivered from 2 Child Development Centres (CDC): Hafan-Y-Mor CDC is located in Singleton Hospital, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Children's Centre is in the grounds of Neath Port Talbot Hospital. These are the bases for the Community Paediatricians as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team members. They form vital hubs for wider multi-agency working with colleagues from Education, Social services and third sector organizations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description that has been attached to this vacancy which outlines the duties, responsibilities and key relationships of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description that has been attached to this vacancy which outlines the duties, responsibilities and key relationships of the job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview. While the law does not require a CCT in CCH, the CSAC recommends that all consultant posts should require it, as this shows the applicant is fully trained for independent practice in CCH. If they do not have a CCT in CCH, the applicant must be able to show how they have acquired the Level 3 CCH competencies
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Usually, at least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics
- Usually 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills. Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- Co-ordination of the care, medical investigation and management of children with complex disability and neurodevelopmental problems
- Experience in safeguarding including medical examinations, investigation and management of children seen for child protection purposes and participation in the interagency process
Desirable
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organization of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS; understanding management issues including medical management, clinical governance, quality improvement and service planning
- Willingness to lead Service developments
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes Motivational skills
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks compliant with National Standards
- Ability to fulfil all duties of post and travel to meet requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview. While the law does not require a CCT in CCH, the CSAC recommends that all consultant posts should require it, as this shows the applicant is fully trained for independent practice in CCH. If they do not have a CCT in CCH, the applicant must be able to show how they have acquired the Level 3 CCH competencies
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Usually, at least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics
- Usually 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills. Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- Co-ordination of the care, medical investigation and management of children with complex disability and neurodevelopmental problems
- Experience in safeguarding including medical examinations, investigation and management of children seen for child protection purposes and participation in the interagency process
Desirable
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organization of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS; understanding management issues including medical management, clinical governance, quality improvement and service planning
- Willingness to lead Service developments
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes Motivational skills
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks compliant with National Standards
- Ability to fulfil all duties of post and travel to meet requirements of the post
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).
