Job summary
We are keen to attract a proactive and enthusiastic Community Paediatric consultant who will enjoy working within our team with a specialist interest in paediatric neurodisability following retirement of a senior colleague. This post has no out of hours commitment. The Trust is committed to offer new employees a range of recruitment incentives which may include a Golden Hello.
Our current team includes Community Paediatricians, General Paediatricians who have developed a specialist interest, Specialty doctors and Specialist nurses who live locally or commute from around the region. We are also well supported by our administrative team.
We would welcome applications from either Community, Neurodisability or General Paediatricians, or those within 6 months of either completion of their CCT or CESR. We would offer training, and support where required.
Main duties of the job
The post includes delivery of general community/neurodisability paediatric clinics in the Mid Nottinghamshire area (covering Newark/Ollerton/Mansfield/Ashfield) plus autism assessment and Special School clinics. Daytime (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm) child protection on call is offered for social care requested medical assessments (section 47) for neglect and physical abuse on a rota basis. Special interests and skills of applicants will be considered and additional duties may include additional safeguarding, neuro-disability/SEND, appraisal/supervision and teaching.
Candidates for the post must be registered with the GMC at the time of appointment and be a member of the RCPCH and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of receiving your CCT date at the time of the interview. We would be happy to consider applications from those who wish to work flexibly.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the year in 2020.
The Community Paediatric Team including an increased specialist nursing team provide a comprehensive paediatric service. The department covers Community Paediatrics, Children in Care, General Community Paediatric Clinics and Child Protection clinical work.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for a detailed list of the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for a detailed list of the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
- CCT in CCH (Community Child Health) or acquired the Level 3 competencies
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics
- Completed Fellowship programme
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Broad experience of all clinical aspects of community child health including neuro-disability
- Experience of childhood behaviour problems recognition and assessment
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training - detailed knowledge of all aspects of Child Protection work, with awareness of National Policies and Guidance
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Wider experience, research, and training eg SPIN, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable)
Academic
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
Desirable
- Research degree or participation in research trials
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- 'Training the Trainers' certification
Other
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
- CCT in CCH (Community Child Health) or acquired the Level 3 competencies
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics
- Completed Fellowship programme
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Broad experience of all clinical aspects of community child health including neuro-disability
- Experience of childhood behaviour problems recognition and assessment
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training - detailed knowledge of all aspects of Child Protection work, with awareness of National Policies and Guidance
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Wider experience, research, and training eg SPIN, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable)
Academic
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
Desirable
- Research degree or participation in research trials
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- 'Training the Trainers' certification
Other
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
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).
