Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics & ASD Medical Advisor
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Job summary
Consultant post in Developmental Paediatrics with ASD Medical Advisor Lead (10PA), based at Alder Hey Children's NHS foundation Trust. The successful applicant would join a team of 14 WTE Consultants' in Developmental Paediatrics Department at Alder Hey.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week - 8.5 PA clinical and 1.5 core SPA (As per Trust Policy for new consultants) increases beyond 1.5 SPA, in respect of appropriate activities can be added or negotiated by mutual agreement following job planning review.
The post holder will share with the Developmental Paediatric Patch Team, clinical responsibility for referrals from Primary Care, other Consultants within the Trust, Child Mental Health and Social Services/Education. Allowing for flexibility according to the skills of the successful applicant.
Clinical work will be particularly around:
- vulnerable children, children looked after
- developmental delay
- assessment and management of children with Neurodevelopmental disorders
- assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and ASD working jointly with ADHD/ASD Specialist Nurse
- behavioural problems, to assess whether there are underlying developmental aetiologies
- Joint MD spasticity management clinics
- Complex care clinics in special schools
- Joint working with LD teams and CAMHS and development of pathways to improve access to services
- Development of pathways and protocols to improve care for children with complex needs including supporting the development of follow up services for high risk infant with adverse perinatal events from the maternity hospital
About us
Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients homes by holding local clinics. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton. As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit. You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Great flexible working opportunities Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Details
Date posted
30 August 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
411-COM-23-5545837
Job locations
Alder Hey Childrens hospital
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens hospital
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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