Job summary
As part of an expansion of the service, we wish to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Community Child Health. Wye Valley NHS Trust is committed providing first class care to the children and families of Herefordshire.
The posts are based at the Child Development Centre in the City of Hereford, there may be some peripheral clinics in county's special schools.
A good background in Paediatrics is essential, with a minimum of 6 months experience in the NHS. We would welcome special interests to complement the team, for example, autism, neurodisability, ADHD, safeguarding, are welcomed and the opportunity exists for on-the-job development of special interests.
Applicants wishing to work less than full time are welcome to apply.
There is no on-call commitment with this post.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical responsibilities will be adjusted to meet expertise, with appropriate supervision, and may include:
-Provision of clinics for Statutory Health Assessments for Children in Care
- Provision of neurodevelopmental clinics/ completion of ASD assessments
- Provision of clinics in one of the county's special needs schools
- Provision of general clinics
- Provision of clinics to provide medical advice to education
- Equal admin to clinical time is allocated, e.g. a four hour clinic will have four hours of admin timetabled
- SPA allocation of 1 PA per week with possibility of additional time
- 1 PA of DCC to be agreed within the job plan per week to cover activities as required e.g.:
- Multi-agency meetings (Team around the Child; child protection conferences, etc.)
- Nursery and school visits
- Multidisciplinary meetings for children with complex needs
- Any clinical admin undertaken as a result of delivering any of the above clinical activities
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for further detailed information regarding the role.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to visit to see the department and chat informally to staff and are invited to contact:
Dr Lesley Peers, Consultant Paediatrician, Clinical Director Paediatrics 01432 364145
Dr Sudha Arun, Associate Specialist for Community Paediatrics, Clinical Lead for Community PaediatricsTel. 01432 356438
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for further detailed information regarding the role.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to visit to see the department and chat informally to staff and are invited to contact:
Dr Lesley Peers, Consultant Paediatrician, Clinical Director Paediatrics 01432 364145
Dr Sudha Arun, Associate Specialist for Community Paediatrics, Clinical Lead for Community PaediatricsTel. 01432 356438
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with a doctors GMC
- Demonstrates a commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, or other relevant diplomas
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- To be eligible for a "Specialty Doctor" post you need at least 4 years of post graduate medical experience since obtaining your primary qualification. Of those 4 or more years, at least 2 years must be in paediatrics [ this can be within a training programme or in a non training/SAS role ]
- Minimum 6 months of NHS experience.
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to prioritise clinical needs and manage time effectively
- Aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Understand the importance of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to demonstrate relevant general Paediatrics experience
Desirable
- Community Paediatric Outpatient clinical experience
- Experience in child safeguarding, development disorders and/ or neurodisability
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Compassionate, empathetic, and child-focused
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong team player
Desirable
- Leadership experience within a paediatric team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across different sites as required
- Good IT skills for documentation and communication
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience in audit or research in paediatrics
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with a doctors GMC
- Demonstrates a commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, or other relevant diplomas
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- To be eligible for a "Specialty Doctor" post you need at least 4 years of post graduate medical experience since obtaining your primary qualification. Of those 4 or more years, at least 2 years must be in paediatrics [ this can be within a training programme or in a non training/SAS role ]
- Minimum 6 months of NHS experience.
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to prioritise clinical needs and manage time effectively
- Aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Understand the importance of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to demonstrate relevant general Paediatrics experience
Desirable
- Community Paediatric Outpatient clinical experience
- Experience in child safeguarding, development disorders and/ or neurodisability
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Compassionate, empathetic, and child-focused
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong team player
Desirable
- Leadership experience within a paediatric team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across different sites as required
- Good IT skills for documentation and communication
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience in audit or research in paediatrics
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).
