Consultant in Community Paediatrics

Job Overview Can you demonstrate our values of Trust, Respect, Integrity and Compassion? If so, read on and take a look at the opportunity below… We are now seeking to recruit a Consultant Paediatrician to join our Community Paediatrics services on a full‑time or part‑time basis. We are really pleased that you are seeking a career at LPT; you will work in partnership with members of well‑established multi‑disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically, to drive forward innovation and deliver the best care for our patients. Contact Details Dr Subramanian Ganesan - subramanian.ganesan@nhs.net Job Description Summary who have or are eligible for, a CCT or an equivalent approved indicator of training and who are eligible for entry onto the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date. As an employer we offer: Protected time for research/special clinical interest; Access to funds to support CPD/Study leave allowance (30 days over 3 years with a budget of £1000); Agile working with ICT support; Staff benefits including NHS pension, childcare vouchers, a salary sacrifice scheme, discount schemes, cycle‑to‑work and lease‑car schemes; Staff health and wellbeing, subsidised gym membership and other wellbeing support; Informal visits and enquiries are welcomed. Responsibilities The post holder will be required to work in partnership at both strategic and operational levels with relevant and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignity. You will provide excellent clinical leadership and actively develop your team along with expert advice to our hospital and community specialists, managers and directors on what is needed to deliver excellent care and develop future strategic directions. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the proper functioning of the department. The consultant will liaise with the general practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other agencies wherever relevant. A specimen timetable illustrating how the consultant timetable may be arranged within the current framework can be found in the attached job description. You will engage with the development of your Job Plan. Main Duties of the job: You will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignity. Please refer to the job description and person specification to support your application to this post. Refer to the essential and desirable criteria when outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6‑month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Benefits Protective time for research/special clinical interest, Access to funds to support CPD/Study leave allowance (30 days over 3 years with a budget of £1000), Agile working with ICT support, Staff benefits including NHS pension, childcare vouchers, a salary sacrifice scheme, discount schemes, cycle‑to‑work and lease‑car schemes, Staff health and wellbeing, subsidised gym membership and other wellbeing support, Informal visits and enquiries are welcomed. Recruitment Premia Recruitment and retention premia, which will be paid over the 3 years on top of your salary and a relocation package up to £8000 subject to conditions. Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners. #J-18808-Ljbffr