Specialist Doctor in Community Paediatrics
3 weeks ago
Job summary
OurCommunity Paediatric team is made up of a wide range of enthusiastic andpassionate individuals which currently include 4 consultants, 2 associatespecialists, 2 specialist doctors, 4 core trainees, and a diverse team ofnursing staff. The clinical team is supported by a dedicated secretariat team,with office and networked computer facilities.
We are a busy centre, serving a large diverse population. Our communitypaediatric services are delivered across two hospital sites (Pinderfields,Wakefield and Pontefract), which make up The Mid-Yorkshire Teaching Trust. Theservice also delivers clinics within special schools and medical centres in thegeographical area. Our vision is to deliver patient-centred, accessible andintegrated services as seamlessly as possible with primary care. The dedicatedteam at Mid-Yorks sees around 4,500 patients through our outpatientdepartments. Our Trust has modern, spacious state of the art clinical,diagnostic and teaching facilities.
Were proud that our workforce - ourgreatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and supportto thousands of people living across Wakefield area. Mid-Yorkshire celebratesexcellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities andprovide first class learning and development opportunities. Mid-Yorks istransforming, grounded in our values to care and improve, respecting ourpatients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest standards ofcare.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include:
General Community and Neurodisability Clinics
ADHD assessment
Social Communication assessments
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space andsecretarial support is provide
Promote a multi-disciplinary team approachto care within community paediatrics and the wider health/education/social careteams in childrens therapy services, CAMHS and the local authority
Support will be offered for further development through theCESR programme
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with theTrust Framework, with at least aminimum of 1 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCCtime may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidateand changing requirements of the service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post isoffered on a full time 10 PA basis although less than full time applicationswill be considered. There is also the potential for the post-holder to agree ajob plan up to a maximum 12 PA.
Duties willbe based primarily on our Pinderfields site although all our medical staff willbe involved in delivering care to patients within the Wakefield and Pontefractarea.
Thepost holder would be part of the team of Community Paediatricians who workwithin the wider Community Paediatric team, comprising the Child DevelopmentNurses, the Looked after Children Team, Therapists and Clinical Psychology,with full Administrative and Secretarial support team.
We would welcomecolleagues with a General Community Paediatrician background who may have asubspecialty to complement the existing team.Therewould be the opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake or develop aspecific role or responsibility in line with the candidates experience andrequirements of the service.
TheCommunity Paediatric Department within the Trust consists of 4 substantiveConsultants, 2 associate specialists.
The main duties of the post will include:
General Community and Neurodisability Clinics
ADHD assessment
Social Communication assessments
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space andsecretarial support is provide
Promote a multi-disciplinary team approachto care within community paediatrics and the wider health/education/social careteams in childrens therapy services, CAMHS and the local authority
Support will be offered for further development through theCESR programme
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with theTrust Framework, with at least aminimum of 1 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCCtime may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidateand changing requirements of the service.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council OR be eligible for the same and have this prior to commencement
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge- underpinning Trust values
Essential
Practices within the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework including current licence to practice from the GMC Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment Manages the difficulties of dealing with patients with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients; employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner. Critically reflects on own competence , understands own limits, and seeks help when required Communicates effectively and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centred approach to their care, including self-management. Respects patients dignity , ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potentially difficult or where barriers exist using interpreter and making adjustments for patients with communication difficulties Demonstrates key generic clinical skills around the areas of concern; ensuring humane interventions, prescribing medicine safely and using medical devices safely. Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression. Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty data protection, equality and diversity. Applies basic principles of public health; including population health, promoting health and wellbeing, nutrition, exercise, vaccination and illness prevention.
Desirable
Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses. Evidence of multidisciplinary team working Understanding and personal fit with Trust Values and Behaviours Demonstrates awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
Meet the entry criteria for the grade
Essential
Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialist Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Leadership and team working
Essential
Awareness of their leadership as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour; managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, others. Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes appreciates own leadership style and its impact on others. Develops effective relationship across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams- promotes and participates in both multidisciplinary and inter-professional team working. Critically reflects on decision-making processes and explains those decisions to others in an honest and transparent way. Critically appraises performance of self, colleagues or peers and systems to enhance performance and support development. Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary. Develops practice in response to changing population health need, engaging in horizon scanning for future developments.
Desirable
Computer literate Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Qualifications
Essential
Medical Degree from recognised medical school MRCPCH or equivalent Training relevant to any subspecialty interest
Desirable
Prizes or Awards Achieved Audit or Case Presentations at a local, regional and national level Higher degree or qualifications such as a Masters
GMC Registration
Essential
Please state your full GMC number-
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