Consultant General Paediatrics

2 weeks ago


Yeovil, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for two enthusiastic and highly motivated colleagues to join our established team of General Paediatricians.

There are two full time, 10 PA, posts available. However, applicants wishing to work less than full time are also encouraged to apply.

There is an opportunity to develop a specialist interest to compliment those already held within the department. A specialist interest in diabetes, endocrinology, oncology, palliative care and acute paediatric medicine would be particularly welcome.

The successful candidate will join existing General Paediatricians in providing general paediatric cover in a hot-week rota 1:7 with a view to imminently become a 1:8. A quality improvement programme is underway to work towards meeting the National Standard of 1:10.

Main duties of the job

In summary the post holders will contribute to the following clinical services:

o Inpatient care for general Paediatric wards

o Advice and Guidance service for Primary Care

oGeneral Paediatric clinics

oSpecial Interest work

o Supervision of Doctors in Training

oOpportunities for Education Supervision

oPotential to contribute towards Trust Clinical Simulation Programme

oThe care and support of other team members and colleagues.

oSPA activity

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We really value the impact that you as a Consultant will have on our patients and services; we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:

Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust payment Relocation Assistance

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide general in-patient and out-patient paediatric services for children & young people, also for new born infants who require specialist input. Conduct General Paediatrics Outpatient clinics. Integrate into the current Consultant of the Week system for one week in seven with prospective cover. During that week starting on Friday morning the consultant is responsible for all admissions and has no other fixed morning clinics and is on-call over the weekend & for one other night. The consultant will not be expected to work on the Monday afternoon following the weekend on-call nor the following Friday. Share in the on-call responsibilities, including conducting ward rounds when Consultant of the Week. Work within the existing multidisciplinary teams to provide continuity of care. Contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program. Contribute to the training and supervision of trainee doctors. Fulfil requirements of continuing professional development, clinical governance, and appraisal. Contribute to the strategic and administrative development of the department and local Child Health services.

We would welcome informal discussions on special interests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Medical Degree MRCPH

Professional Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights

Clinical Experience

Essential

Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Paediatrics Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.

Clinical Skills

Essential

Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate. Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach. Ability to lead and develop the service.

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