Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Child Looked After Health Service (CLAHS)
2 PAs, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and innovative Child Looked After Health Service (CLAHS). We are looking for a passionate and dedicated doctor to help provide high-quality health assessments for children looked after, and adult medical assessment reviews for foster carers and prospective adopters.
This permanent position offers 2 PAs and is ideal for someone looking to add to an existing clinical role. You will play an important part in ensuring children looked after receive the best possible care.
If you're interested in making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Undertake health assessments and complete reports for children looked after
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Deliver CLAHS clinics
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Complete adult health assessment reports from examinations undertaken by GPs for prospective carers, for Sheffield City Council Fostering services and for the Regional Adoption Agency.
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Maintain continuing responsibility for the patients in your care and for the smooth functioning of the department.
Additional Information:
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Responsibilities will be covered by other team members during your leave, with the expectation of providing cover when needed.
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More information about undertaking health reviews for looked after children can be found in the Health Assessments, Plans and Reviews section of:Promoting the health and well-being of looked-after children - update note added to start in August 2022 (publishing.service.gov.uk)
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Clinical training relevant to Paediatrics
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- MRCPCH, MRCGP or equivalent
- Sheffield Neurodisability MSc
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate training, including paediatrics or relevant speciality
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience of safeguarding children
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health, e.g. General Practice, paediatric neurodisability including assessment and management of children with social communication disorders, child mental health, public health
- Experience of working with looked-after, and children being considered for adoption
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative but with awareness of own limitations
- Positive attitude to supervision and ability to act on feedback
- Evidence of competence in and contribution to clinical audit and clinical governance
- Effective time management and administration skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to keep clear, legible, contemporaneous written and electronic records
Desirable
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Education qualification, specific training in education, supervision and./or appraisal
- Experience in teaching/ training colleagues from other disciplines/agencies
- Specific management training or experience of leadership and management
- Willingness to lead service developments and quality improvements
Other
Essential
- Membership of medical defence organisation
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Clinical training relevant to Paediatrics
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- MRCPCH, MRCGP or equivalent
- Sheffield Neurodisability MSc
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate training, including paediatrics or relevant speciality
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience of safeguarding children
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health, e.g. General Practice, paediatric neurodisability including assessment and management of children with social communication disorders, child mental health, public health
- Experience of working with looked-after, and children being considered for adoption
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative but with awareness of own limitations
- Positive attitude to supervision and ability to act on feedback
- Evidence of competence in and contribution to clinical audit and clinical governance
- Effective time management and administration skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to keep clear, legible, contemporaneous written and electronic records
Desirable
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Education qualification, specific training in education, supervision and./or appraisal
- Experience in teaching/ training colleagues from other disciplines/agencies
- Specific management training or experience of leadership and management
- Willingness to lead service developments and quality improvements
Other
Essential
- Membership of medical defence organisation
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
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).
