Job summary
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician with relevant expertise to complement our clinical team and contribute to the dynamic delivery of services in Warwickshire. The post will be to support pathways of working with children with neurodevelopmental needs and there is an opportunity for an enthusiastic paediatrician to undertake the role of Named Doctor for our Children in Care following notice of retirement. This is a 10 PA job though applicants wishing to work more flexibly or job share should apply.
We are seeking a colleague who has the relevant experience and is motivated to support and lead service developments in line with their specialist interest to deliver the highest quality care, in an integrated manner to children, young people and families referred to our services. There is a strong commitment to ensure that arrangements are equitable and effective within the community service provision. There is ample opportunity to develop a special interest and take on leadership roles should the successful applicant wish to do so within service needs. You will also actively contribute to the development of services for children within the organisation and integrated care system in the local region.
Main duties of the job
The Community paediatric team in Warwickshire is a countywide team of doctors, based by locality who strive to deliver the highest standards of care to children and their families within the community, closer to home. The team provide specialist assessment and continuing holistic care for children and young people with long-term and often complex health conditions/disability and manage particularly vulnerable children. The team undertake statutory medical assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans, Looked after Children and non-acute child protection assessments referred from local authorities and agencies.
Multidisciplinary and interagency working will form a significant part of the role. The team work cohesively with members of the Family Health Division within South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust as well as with primary care, CAMHS and colleagues in other local acute hospital and regional tertiary units. We provide services in partnership with the local authority and many other organisations to meet the health needs of our communities.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical commitments:
Paediatric Clinics: To provide appropriate consultant assessment, treatment and advice in general chronic and complex paediatric conditions, child development, neuro-disability, child protection and complex behavioural concerns. Referrals are received from a wide range of resources including hospital and community health professionals and other agencies. Clinics are booked accordingly to locally agreed templates that are responsive to local and family needs.
Special School Clinic: To assess and manage referrals from school nurse and teachers; in addition to the above referrers. Clinics are booked accordingly to locally agreed templates that are responsive to local and family needs.
To meet all statutory duties for children in Warwickshire within appropriate timescales, including medical reports for Education Health and Care plans and looked after children health assessments;
Participate in Child Protection responsibilities including medical assessments of Warwickshire children referred for possible abuse or neglect. Assessments for suspected sexual abuse are through the Regional West Midlands Paediatric Sexual Assault service.
Participate in Telephone consultations with parents/guardians of children with complex health needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical commitments:
Paediatric Clinics: To provide appropriate consultant assessment, treatment and advice in general chronic and complex paediatric conditions, child development, neuro-disability, child protection and complex behavioural concerns. Referrals are received from a wide range of resources including hospital and community health professionals and other agencies. Clinics are booked accordingly to locally agreed templates that are responsive to local and family needs.
Special School Clinic: To assess and manage referrals from school nurse and teachers; in addition to the above referrers. Clinics are booked accordingly to locally agreed templates that are responsive to local and family needs.
To meet all statutory duties for children in Warwickshire within appropriate timescales, including medical reports for Education Health and Care plans and looked after children health assessments;
Participate in Child Protection responsibilities including medical assessments of Warwickshire children referred for possible abuse or neglect. Assessments for suspected sexual abuse are through the Regional West Midlands Paediatric Sexual Assault service.
Participate in Telephone consultations with parents/guardians of children with complex health needs.
Person Specification
Academic achievements
Essential
- MBCHB or equivalent obtained through examination
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD or PhD in Paediatrics
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health.
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in subspecialty of Community Child Health
Person Specification
Academic achievements
Essential
- MBCHB or equivalent obtained through examination
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD or PhD in Paediatrics
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health.
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in subspecialty of Community Child Health
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).
