Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Community Paediatrics. The main duties include the Medical Adoption Adviser role and possibly theNamed Doctor for Looked After children role. The post holder will work within a fully established MDT team and alongside other CommunityPaediatricians.
The proposed job plan will consist of up to 7.5 PAs.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will join the Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in his/her charge and for theproper functioning of the Directorate.
In addition, he or she will, undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and with the running of the Directorate.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Community Paediatrics. The main duties include the Medical Adoption Adviser role and possibly theNamed Doctor for Looked After children role. The post holder will work within a fully established MDT team and alongside other CommunityPaediatricians.
The proposed job plan will consist of up to 7.5 PAs.
The Consultant will join the Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in his/her charge and for theproper functioning of the Directorate.
In addition, he or she will, undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and with the running of the Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Community Paediatrics. The main duties include the Medical Adoption Adviser role and possibly theNamed Doctor for Looked After children role. The post holder will work within a fully established MDT team and alongside other CommunityPaediatricians.
The proposed job plan will consist of up to 7.5 PAs.
The Consultant will join the Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in his/her charge and for theproper functioning of the Directorate.
In addition, he or she will, undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and with the running of the Directorate.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of experience and skills in working with vulnerable children and their families
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of experience and skills in working with vulnerable children and their families
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).
