Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Grade Doctor in Community Child Health, with full GMC registration with Licence to Practise and broad training and experience in Community Paediatrics at level of Specialty Doctor or equivalent Grade.Applicants should have the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to the delivery of services.
Evidence of experience and qualities in the following areas is essential:-
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working.
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Experience in departmental teaching
Main duties of the job
The Community Paediatric Service in Lincolnshire is part of a combined Children's Service provided by United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive range of services to the local population of 680,000.
The Community Paediatric Service is part of the family health division and provides a secondary care consultant led service delivered by experienced doctors trained in paediatrics and child health with specialist skills in:-
- Child Development
- Childhood Disabilities
- Safeguarding Children
- Learning disabilities
- Neurodevelopmental problems- Autism/ADHD
- Neurodisability
- SUDIC
- Adoption work
- End of Life care clinical support
In return, we will support your personal development and continued professional development, and offer you to be part of our team. The NHS also offers one of the most competitive benefits package with regards to Annual Leave, Pensions and a comprehensive range of NHS Discounts.
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to over 800,000 people across the county of Lincolnshire. We operate 4 hospital sites and deliver services in a range of other settings; we employ around 7,800 staff, and have a turnover in excess of £400m per annum.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust will assist new employees, who are eligible, with relocation expenses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist Grade generic capabilities framework document.
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of annual appraisal and participation In revalidation process.
Desirable
- Postgrad Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
- D.C.H. or equivalent
- Evidence of Level 3 training and experience in Safeguarding Children
- Full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or in aggregate) since qualification of which minimum of at least six years should have been in relevant speciality of Community Paediatrics at level of Specialty Doctor or equivalent Grade.
Desirable
- Experience in safeguarding medicals
- Experience in SUDIC
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to the delivery of services and working pattern.
Desirable
- Competent user of MS Office.
- Experience of using SystmOne.
- Excellent team working, leadership, organisational and time management skills
- Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of recently undertaken audits relevant to the speciality
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Experience in departmental teaching
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post including regular travel between clinic bases.
- Satisfactory immigration status, health clearance and disclosure check.
- Wishes to further a career in community paediatrics demonstrating a commitment to speciality and to learning
Person Specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist Grade generic capabilities framework document.
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of annual appraisal and participation In revalidation process.
Desirable
- Postgrad Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
- D.C.H. or equivalent
- Evidence of Level 3 training and experience in Safeguarding Children
- Full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or in aggregate) since qualification of which minimum of at least six years should have been in relevant speciality of Community Paediatrics at level of Specialty Doctor or equivalent Grade.
Desirable
- Experience in safeguarding medicals
- Experience in SUDIC
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to the delivery of services and working pattern.
Desirable
- Competent user of MS Office.
- Experience of using SystmOne.
- Excellent team working, leadership, organisational and time management skills
- Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of recently undertaken audits relevant to the speciality
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Experience in departmental teaching
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post including regular travel between clinic bases.
- Satisfactory immigration status, health clearance and disclosure check.
- Wishes to further a career in community paediatrics demonstrating a commitment to speciality and to learning
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).
