Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 405-MD24022PAED
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Paediatric Department
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- Depending on Experience
- Closing
- 19/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Community Paediatrician / Specialist Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
Are you a Community Paediatrician / Specialist Grade looking to join a dynamic Community Paediatric service, with a strong emphasis on effective teamwork and effective multi-disciplinary working.
We invite you to apply for our Consultant Community Paediatrician / Specialist Grade post in Dorset.
Potential interview date: 17th June 2024
Main duties of the job
To work with the existing team to provide neurodevelopmental / neurobehavioural assessments. The age range covered is from 0–18 years. Referrals to the service are received via the Pan-Dorset Development and Behavioural Pathway
• Manage co-morbidities such as ADHD, tics and epilepsy
• Undertake clinical supervision and training of Specialist Registrars whilst carrying out the community paediatric component of their post
• Develop a specific area of interest to complement the existing service provision
• Opportunity to undertake clinic in a special school environment.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview, CESAR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
- Advanced Paediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation skills training in last 4 years
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 5 years clinical experience in Paediatrics at middle level including 6 months experience in tertiary neonatal unit or equivalent
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the general and community elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of leadership and service development, ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance, Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit, Knowledge and principles of research and evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post, Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust, Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and communication
Essential criteria
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post, Ability to communicate effectively
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Male
- Job title
- Service Manager, Family Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 253273
- Additional information
To discuss this post further please contact either Dr Phil Parslow, clinical lead for paediatrics or Dr Wei Liang Yap- lead consultant for Community Paediatrics
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