Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability. We are looking for a consultant who is passionate about providing holistic care for these children in partnership with education and social care services.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly innovative integrated neurodevelopment and disability service. We have full electronic health records and operate a paperless system. A programme of transformation is underway to make our community paediatric services state of the art.
We are set up for remote home working and the successful applicant can work flexibly, up to 2 days a week offsite.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 Programmed Activity post. The post holder will provide Consultant Paediatric input to the North integrated community paediatric and CAMH Team. Together with the existing Consultant Community Paediatricians and alongside the team leader, they will provide medical leadership to the team. Clinical duties will be predominantly in pre-school and school age Neurodisability pathways with opportunity to undertake any special interest clinic. Together with consultant colleagues, there is a general commitment to ensure Consultant cover is available as needed across the Community paediatric services.
About us
CPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT please visit our website www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is a 10 Programmed Activity post. The post holder will provide Consultant Paediatric input to the North integrated community paediatric and CAMH Team. Together with the existing Consultant Community Paediatricians and alongside the team leader, they will provide medical leadership to the team. Clinical duties will be predominantly in pre-school and school age Neurodisability pathways with opportunity to undertake any special interest clinic. Together with consultant colleagues, there is a general commitment to ensure Consultant cover is available as needed across the Community paediatric services.
- 5 Programmed Activities (or pro-rata) are allocated for CPD, audit, clinical governance, training and teaching, research, management, as agreed in your specific job plan. (1.5 for core activities to support revalidation and additional PA for specific lead roles)
- To participate in supervision, teaching, and work-place based assessment of doctors in training.
- To contribute to the training and CPD of multi-disciplinary colleagues.
- To contribute to the training of medical students attached to the department.
- To assist with the ongoing development of Childrens Services operated by CPFT with, other multi-disciplinary team colleagues, the Service Managers and in line with the Trusts strategic direction.
- To comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (ie regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30b of the Terms and Conditions of Service).
- To participate in the administrative duties associated with patient care and the running of the department, including the collection of routine data and outcome monitoring as specified by the Division management team.
- To collaborate with medical colleagues to maintain the service in the absence of departmental colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness.
- To contribute to Clinical Governance and related activities together with consultant colleagues.
- Study leave is as per Whitley Council Terms and Conditions of Service. However, the budget per consultant, per annum, is limited to £600 at present.
- The job plan is subject to review annually by the Consultant, Clinical Director and Service Manager. All consultants must participate in annual appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is a 10 Programmed Activity post. The post holder will provide Consultant Paediatric input to the North integrated community paediatric and CAMH Team. Together with the existing Consultant Community Paediatricians and alongside the team leader, they will provide medical leadership to the team. Clinical duties will be predominantly in pre-school and school age Neurodisability pathways with opportunity to undertake any special interest clinic. Together with consultant colleagues, there is a general commitment to ensure Consultant cover is available as needed across the Community paediatric services.
- 5 Programmed Activities (or pro-rata) are allocated for CPD, audit, clinical governance, training and teaching, research, management, as agreed in your specific job plan. (1.5 for core activities to support revalidation and additional PA for specific lead roles)
- To participate in supervision, teaching, and work-place based assessment of doctors in training.
- To contribute to the training and CPD of multi-disciplinary colleagues.
- To contribute to the training of medical students attached to the department.
- To assist with the ongoing development of Childrens Services operated by CPFT with, other multi-disciplinary team colleagues, the Service Managers and in line with the Trusts strategic direction.
- To comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (ie regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30b of the Terms and Conditions of Service).
- To participate in the administrative duties associated with patient care and the running of the department, including the collection of routine data and outcome monitoring as specified by the Division management team.
- To collaborate with medical colleagues to maintain the service in the absence of departmental colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness.
- To contribute to Clinical Governance and related activities together with consultant colleagues.
- Study leave is as per Whitley Council Terms and Conditions of Service. However, the budget per consultant, per annum, is limited to £600 at present.
- The job plan is subject to review annually by the Consultant, Clinical Director and Service Manager. All consultants must participate in annual appraisal.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification MBBS or equivalent MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
- Eligibility for Full GMC Registration plus eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register plus a licence with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher Qualification like MSc or diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- 2 years Higher Specialty Training in Community Paediatrics / Neurodisability / CCT in Community Child Health / or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview.
- Expertise and experience in community child health and neurodevelopmental Paediatrics.
- Level 3 (or equivalent) training in safeguarding and experience of safeguarding work
- Special Educational Needs
Desirable
- Evidence of first-hand experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment and to tight budgetary restraints.
- Complex Physical Disabilityv
- Botulinum Toxin administration
Skills/Ability
Essential
- Communication skills - to be clear, fluent, and articulate in communication in English.
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail/Internet and electronic patient record (System one)
- Management skills
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate/develop an understanding of wider NHS and Local Authority services.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement methodology
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification MBBS or equivalent MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
- Eligibility for Full GMC Registration plus eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register plus a licence with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher Qualification like MSc or diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- 2 years Higher Specialty Training in Community Paediatrics / Neurodisability / CCT in Community Child Health / or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview.
- Expertise and experience in community child health and neurodevelopmental Paediatrics.
- Level 3 (or equivalent) training in safeguarding and experience of safeguarding work
- Special Educational Needs
Desirable
- Evidence of first-hand experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment and to tight budgetary restraints.
- Complex Physical Disabilityv
- Botulinum Toxin administration
Skills/Ability
Essential
- Communication skills - to be clear, fluent, and articulate in communication in English.
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail/Internet and electronic patient record (System one)
- Management skills
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate/develop an understanding of wider NHS and Local Authority services.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement methodology
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
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).
