Paediatric Consultant

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Paediatric Consultant to join our dynamic team at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

As a Paediatric Consultant, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive medical care to young patients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, and social workers, to deliver holistic and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of paediatric conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Conduct thorough medical histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Advise on preventive health measures and promote healthy child development.
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to providing exceptional paediatric care. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• CCT or equivalent in Paediatrics.
• Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it.
• Approved Clinician status, or eligibility for it.
• Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST.

Benefits

At NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
• A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.