Job summary
This post is to cover general paediatrics however applications from general paediatricians with a specialist interest in epilepsy would be encouraged to apply or any other special interests and would be considered according to the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in paediatrics.
The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for paediatrics or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
About us
At University Hospital Tees NHS Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Caring Better Together"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- The applicant must produce evidence that he / she is either on the oUK Specialist Register or within 6 months of specialist registration date, and is expected to achieve specialist registration
- APLS or EPLS provider
Desirable
- A higher qualification
- Management course for clinicians
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General paediatric experience in both secondary and tertiary care
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Evidence of clinical skills to fulfill the general elements of this job
Desirable
- Experience in managing paediatric epilepsy or another special interest that will complement the needs of the department
- Experience in managing paediatric patients in MDT setting
- Experience in team working outside of work
- 6/12 Experience in PICU during training
- Teaching Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of and training in child protection
- Knowledge of legislation relating to child health
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Good leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Formulation of guidelines
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- The applicant must produce evidence that he / she is either on the oUK Specialist Register or within 6 months of specialist registration date, and is expected to achieve specialist registration
- APLS or EPLS provider
Desirable
- A higher qualification
- Management course for clinicians
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General paediatric experience in both secondary and tertiary care
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Evidence of clinical skills to fulfill the general elements of this job
Desirable
- Experience in managing paediatric epilepsy or another special interest that will complement the needs of the department
- Experience in managing paediatric patients in MDT setting
- Experience in team working outside of work
- 6/12 Experience in PICU during training
- Teaching Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of and training in child protection
- Knowledge of legislation relating to child health
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Good leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Formulation of guidelines
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
