Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics with special interest in Paediatric Diabetes
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call responsibility for Paediatric Ward)
- Job ref
- 372-FSS-MD103
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale Royal Hospital
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum dependent on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatrician Special Interest in Diabetes (Paeds on call)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We currently have an exciting permanent position for a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest Paediatric Diabetes available within the Children and Young People’s Directorate at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for highly motivated and dynamic consultant to join our team. They will deliver exceptional care to children, young people, and their families.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to work 10 PA contracts and support the specialties listed above and within job descriptions. They will have consultant of the week and on call responsibility for the paediatric wards.
The service may be able to be flexible with specialist interests and PAs, depending on the skill sets of successful applicants. This will be agreed on appointment and in job planning meetings with the Clinical Director and General Manager.
As well as being able to provide clinical expertise in all aspects of paediatric care, successful applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills whilst demonstrating compassion, flexible thinking and the ability to prioritise a highly demanding workload. They will need to be excellent team players with motivation to strive for excellence.
Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining specialist registration at the time of interview. They must possess a Licence to Practise.
Working for our organisation
Nestled in the heart of the stunning Pennine Hills and conveniently situation between the vibrant cities of Leeds and Manchester with easy access to M62, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work. The Trust is also conveniently situated for visiting the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post will be based at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Acre Mill Outpatients (Huddersfield Royal Infirmary). Some outpatient clinics will also run from our fantastic new community hub (Rainbow Community Hub), based in Elland. There may be opportunity for some remote working, as agreed by the Clinical Director and General Manager.
The post offers the opportunity to live in an area which offers:
- Highly desirable countryside and properties at realistic prices
- An excellent standard of education from both state and private schools
- Easy access to areas of outstanding natural beauty e.g. the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District
- Excellent road (M62/M1) and rail links. The cities of Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield are all within commuting distance
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
- All applicants must have Specialist registration for Paediatrics (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration
Desirable criteria
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Has SPIN Paediatric Diabetes or equivalent training
Desirable criteria
- Also should be able to demonstrate experience or training in Paediatric practical and Procedural skillset and any sub speciality training that can advance or compliment the departmental future or present needs.
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable criteria
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable criteria
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential criteria
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential criteria
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Rachel Brown
- Job title
- General Manager- C&YP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07823535205
- Additional information
Dr Venkat Thiyagesh
Clinical Director
01484 342681
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