Job summary
The purpose of this post is to provide a neurodisabilty paediatric consultant to further develop and lead within a subspecialty interest. The post holder will be expected to help provide clinical services for Gloucestershire, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. They will be expected to work closely with primary and tertiary care, as well as non-health agencies, to provide a seamless service.
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service, including safeguarding.
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children's Division or the Trust
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to develop and lead an area of specialist interest to support countywide services. Excellence of care will be expected and the postholder will take full part in the risk management and clinical governance process for the department.
- To provide expertise in the assessment and investigation of young children presenting with a range of developmental problems; to provide continuity for those children who require ongoing clinical care due to their developmental condition. (for example children with neurodegenerative conditions, cerebral palsy, metabolic conditions, neuro-cutaneous and other syndromes).
- To provide expert assessment of children presenting with social communication /neurodevelopmental disorders.
- To provide clinical continuity and contribute to care when their patients require hospital attendance or admission to the ward.
- To facilitate transition of clinical care to adult services.
- To provide clinical assessment and opinion in children presenting with safeguarding concerns. Participation in a child protection on call rota, covering normal working hours Monday-Friday. Participation in strategy discussions for CSA (CSA examinations currently carried out by Bristol SARC).
- To contribute to a countywide consultant led service, and promote an increase in service provision and capacity within the available resources.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching/Training (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of Modernising Medical Careers and related requirements.
- To take a full role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including clinical meetings and tutorials. Medical students are currently taken from several universities, but the Clinical Academy based on the University of Bristol is expected to provide the majority of undergraduates in future.
- Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
- The Trust subscribes to a wide range of journals and there are good medical libraries at both Gloucester and Cheltenham with full literature search facilities. The department is part of a Trust wide intranet system and is well served for literature search and other internet functions.
Quality Improvement , Audit and Clinical Governance (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To actively participate in clinical governance and risk management processes.
- To promote evidence-based practice; to respond appropriately to NICE guidance; to change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
- To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics.
- To remain up to date and engaged in continuing professional development (CPD) as per Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and General Medical Council guidelines.
- To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
- To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with Continuing Medical Education requirements.
- To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process.
- To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process.
- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.
Management (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
- To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department.
- To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary.
- To attend regional and national meetings as necessary.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching/Training (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of Modernising Medical Careers and related requirements.
- To take a full role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including clinical meetings and tutorials. Medical students are currently taken from several universities, but the Clinical Academy based on the University of Bristol is expected to provide the majority of undergraduates in future.
- Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
- The Trust subscribes to a wide range of journals and there are good medical libraries at both Gloucester and Cheltenham with full literature search facilities. The department is part of a Trust wide intranet system and is well served for literature search and other internet functions.
Quality Improvement , Audit and Clinical Governance (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To actively participate in clinical governance and risk management processes.
- To promote evidence-based practice; to respond appropriately to NICE guidance; to change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
- To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics.
- To remain up to date and engaged in continuing professional development (CPD) as per Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and General Medical Council guidelines.
- To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
- To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with Continuing Medical Education requirements.
- To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process.
- To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process.
- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.
Management (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
- To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department.
- To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary.
- To attend regional and national meetings as necessary.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On Specialist Register for General Paediatrics and Community Paediatrics via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- MRCP
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification Management/Leadership qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in Community Paediatrics including ADHD and ASD as well as in leading a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work closely with colleagues in Community Paediatrics
Audit and Evidence-based Practice
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing
Desirable
- Training in and experience of evidence-based practice
Management and Administrative Skills
Essential
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in other specialities, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
- Familiar with clinical governance
- A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS
- Determination to have a key role in establishing and developing the service
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Must have an interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
Desirable
- Practical experience in teaching posts
Research Experience
Essential
- Track record of critical reading
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Plans for possible ongoing research projects relevant to service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
- Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Ability to self-motivate
Desirable
- Ability to think laterally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On Specialist Register for General Paediatrics and Community Paediatrics via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- MRCP
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification Management/Leadership qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in Community Paediatrics including ADHD and ASD as well as in leading a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work closely with colleagues in Community Paediatrics
Audit and Evidence-based Practice
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing
Desirable
- Training in and experience of evidence-based practice
Management and Administrative Skills
Essential
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in other specialities, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
- Familiar with clinical governance
- A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS
- Determination to have a key role in establishing and developing the service
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Must have an interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
Desirable
- Practical experience in teaching posts
Research Experience
Essential
- Track record of critical reading
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Plans for possible ongoing research projects relevant to service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
- Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Ability to self-motivate
Desirable
- Ability to think laterally
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).
