Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Paediatrician, with full GMC registration, or working towards CCT or CESR at the time of interview, with broad training and experience in Paediatrics / Community Child Health. 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:-
- Experience in safeguarding medicals and in ADHD and Autism assessment and Management
- Experience in ADHD and Autism assessment and Management.
- Experience in safeguarding medicals
- 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 9 consultants (including this post) provide 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
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- On Specialist Register for speciality or working towards CCT or CESR
Desirable
- Sub speciality recognition in Community Child Health or Paediatric Neurodisability
- Postgrad Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- Broad training and experience in paediatrics/community child health
- Experience in ADHD and Autism assessment and Management
- Experience in safeguarding medicals
Desirable
- Previous Participation in SUDIC rotas
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to the delivery of services and working pattern
- Ability to demonstrate effective team leadership skills
Desirable
- Competent user of MS Office
- Experience of using SystmOne
Other Criteria
Essential
- Experience of clinic audit
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- On Specialist Register for speciality or working towards CCT or CESR
Desirable
- Sub speciality recognition in Community Child Health or Paediatric Neurodisability
- Postgrad Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- Broad training and experience in paediatrics/community child health
- Experience in ADHD and Autism assessment and Management
- Experience in safeguarding medicals
Desirable
- Previous Participation in SUDIC rotas
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to the delivery of services and working pattern
- Ability to demonstrate effective team leadership skills
Desirable
- Competent user of MS Office
- Experience of using SystmOne
Other Criteria
Essential
- Experience of clinic audit
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
