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- Prif leoliad
- Paediatrics
- Gradd
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Locwm: 12 mis
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 265-6991380
- Cyflogwr
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Northampton General Hospital
- Tref
- Northampton
- Cyflog
- £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 15/05/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Locum Community Consultant Paediatrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Locum Community Paediatric Consultant (x2 full time)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join our friendly team. This is a locum post in the first instance but could have potential to become a substantive appointment.
Working within a team of Community Paediatricians in an integrated directorate of child health, you will be responsible for delivery of general community paediatric services. You will be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week rota for safeguarding from Monday to Friday during office hours and those in the post are encouraged to develop an area of interest.
This is a full time post, with no on-call commitment but we would welcome applications from those wishing to work less than full time, or job share working.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Job Purpose
To provide community paediatric care for children and families in south Northamptonshire
Duties & Responsibilities
- To provide consultant led community paediatric services within the area of south Northamptonshire. This will include regular out-patient clinics, assessments of children within the CDC and liaison with schools and education authorities as necessary
- The locality community paediatric workload will involve the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Experience in the management of ADHD, ASD, Learning difficulties and associated comorbidities is necessary. Expected base of work is at Northampton General Hospital, however there are some clinics done in the locality.
- Contribution to multidisciplinary assessment and management in a collaborative way with all members of the team.
- Experience in safeguarding children is essential and it is expected that the candidate will be confidant in working closely with multiagency partners and be Level 3 trained.
- To provide paediatric advice and support for pupils attending a Special School
- To participate in audit and CME as required by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- To actively participate in clinical governance
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
All new appointees will start as per Trust policy on 10 PA's under the new Consultant contract. The
division of timetable should reflect commitment to 8.5PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs
for basic Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
Role & Time allocated
Educational supervision of trainees - 0.250
Medical Appraiser - 0.375
Lead children outpatient clinics - 0.250
Lead directorate guideline development - 0.125
Named doctor for safeguarding to the Trust- Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another colleague
Designated doctor for death review - Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another colleague
Designated doctor for Looked After Children (county wide role) - Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another colleague
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Level 3 Safeguarding training
- At least 2 years general professional training in Paediatrics
- 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
Meini prawf dymunol
- MD, PhD, MSc or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- CCT for Community Child Health or evidence of Level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of Audit
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
- Willingness to lead service developments
Meini prawf dymunol
- Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
- Completion of a management course
Acedemic achievements & research
Meini prawf dymunol
- Publications in recognised journals
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
- Research projects relating to speciality
Interpersonal Skills & Personal qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Organisational & Leadership skills
- Self motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
- Flexibility and willingness to cover colleagues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Anne Smith
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Director
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01604 523954
Rhestr swyddi gyda Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust yn Meddygol a deintyddol neu bob sector