Consultant Community Paediatrician

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatricians to join our dynamic Community Paediatrics team in Luton and Bedfordshire. Each post will have a maximum of 10 programmed activities each, and candidates wishing to work part-time are also invited to apply. We are looking for candidates who are experienced in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics, Neuro-disability and Safeguarding Children. There is potential for taking on or developing a lead role depending on the suitability, experience and interest. There is also opportunity to be the named paediatrician for one of the special schools in Bedford (for children with complex disabilities). The post holders will provide clinical expertise for patient care within the Community Paediatrics service, carry out child protection medical assessments one day a week (working hours only), provide training and supervision to a range of trainees appointed to the department, and contribute to departmental service improvement. Support will be provided to develop further leadership experience. One post will be based at the Child Development Centre (CDC) in Kempston, Bedford, and one will be based at the Edwin Lobo Centre (ELC), Redgrave Gardens, Luton, however there is also opportunity to work across both sites. Both teams work closely with the acute paediatric teams at Bedford Hospital and the Luton & Dunstable Hospital and there are several joint clinics, including neurology and orthopaedics. The Team You will be working closely with our experienced team of Community Paediatricians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, and supported by our Business Support/ Administrative team. On both our sites, we are co-located with our physiotherapy and occupational therapy colleagues, providing further opportunity for multi-disciplinary assessment and management. The Early Intervention skill mix team, comprised of support staff and ASD Specialist Advisory Teachers, is also part of the Community Paediatric Service and supports delivery of our Neurodiversity Early Awareness Pathway- Needs Led Support offer. Main Duties and Responsibilities This is a clinical role, undertaking assessment, formulation and intervention required to deliver the commissioned community paediatric service. The post holders will be working as part of the Specialist Childrens Service multi-disciplinary team and is expected to contribute to the development of best practice through participation in clinical governance activity. There are no out of hours on call requirement for this job. The Community Paediatric commissioned service includes:

1. Assessment and management of children and young people with developmental impairments, neuro-disability and neurodivergence, including multi-disciplinary assessments (MDA).
2. Provision of medical assessments and reports for Education, Health and Care Plans.
3. Child protection medical assessments for physical abuse & neglect.
4. Adoption medicals and Initial Health Assessments (IHAs) for Children in Care.

The post-holders will be required to be compliant with the GMC relicensing and revalidation process and participate in annual appraisal. Time is allocated within the job plan to support professional activities including CPD. Training and support is available to take on the role as a Medical Appraiser within the Trust.

The post holder must comply with mandatory training provided by the Trust as assessed suitable for the post.

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.

There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include:

1. Children and young people
2. Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.

Desirable

• GMC Sub- Specialty Community Child Health or Paediatric Neuro-disability

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years training or clinical experience in Community Paediatrics including assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental disorder, neuro-disability and safeguarding concerns
• Up to date Level 3+ Safeguarding Children training and competencies
• Valid BLS Training

Desirable

• Valid APLS and NLS
• Providing medical advice in Adoption & Fostering

Skills

Essential

• Experience in Clinical and Educational Supervision
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of completing clinical audits, quality improvement and service development
• Competent and experienced in supervising trainees in carrying out Child protection medical Assessments

Desirable

• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
• Experience in Medical Appraisal
• Research experience or publication

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Address

Redgrave Gardens Children & Young People’s Centre

27 Redgrave Gardens

Luton

LU3 3QN

Employer's website

https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)