Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability to join our Medical Team and to make a lasting difference to children with brain injury and neurodisability. You will gain unique experience in Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and management of Neurodisability. Previous experience in Paediatric Neurodisability although desirable is not essential as long as the candidate is willing to undertake further training in these niche subspecialties.

The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Providing residential accommodation for children with highly complex neurodisability, we are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards and considered overall outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.

Staff benefits include, free shuttle bus, and more Read more below.

Main duties of the job

You will be a key member of the medical team which consists of Medical Director, Consultants in Paediatric Neurodisability, Senior Specialty Doctors in Paediatric Neurodisability (ST7-8 equivalent), Specialty Doctors (ST1-3 equivalent), Medical Business Manager, Medical Secretaries and Medical Admin. You will report to the Medical Director. Your role will be to support The Childrens Trust to be a leading centre for the care of children and young people with Brain Injuries and Complex Neurodisability.

Working hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with no obligatory Out of Hours cover.

To succeed in this high profile and diverse role, you must demonstrate:

Full professional GMC registration and licence to practice and an MBBS or equivalent. CCT in Paediatric Neurodisability, Community Paediatrics or General Paediatrics or be within 6 months of achieving this at the time of interview. MRCPCH or equivalent. You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader, able to support a high performing team. Strong clinical skills, combined with excellent child and family focussed interpersonal skills. A caring, supportive and can-do approach.

About us

About Us

The Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service.

Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Casework

The timetable and job plan willbe agreed with the Medical Director to comply with the requirements of theorganisation. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post-holder andMedical Director 3 months after commencing the post and reviewed at leastannually thereafter in conjunction with the appraisal process.

You may be required to work across ourservice areas, either in The Childrens Trust School or in Children and FamilyServices (Neurorehabilitation, Step Down and Long-Term Care).

Responsibilities will include:

Supervising theadmission of all new children and providing regular medical consultation.

Overall supervision ofthe children, attending regular unit meetings, arranging investigations,writing or contributing to admission and discharge summaries.

Direct clinicalsupervision of junior medical staff (Specialty Doctors and Specialist Traineeon rotation from either London or KSS Deanery).

Leading weekly medicalhouse/ward rounds.

Supervising phlebotomy,tracheostomy and gastrostomy button changes, drug charts and reports.

Attending specialistclinics neuropsychiatry, neurology, orthopaedic, audiology, ophthalmology,dental, spinal, orthopaedic and movement disorders/botulinum toxin injectionclinics.

Training will beprovided with movement disorder assessments and ultrasound-guided botulinumtoxin injections to those willing to seek further specialisms within the jobrole.

Approving emergencyprotocols.

You will be expected towork closely and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams.

Support the emergencyresponse team.

Contribution to thepre-admission assessments and follow up advice.

Contribute to TheChildrens Trust research and training programmes.

To undertake other or additional dutiesthat are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonablyrequire from time to time.

Medical team

Support and participateat the fortnightly medical team meetings.

Participate inarrangements as required by Medical Director, timely submission of annualleave requests, study leave.

Attendmulti-disciplinary meetings, teaching sessions and journal clubs.

Participate in servicedevelopment, development of policies and protocols, digitalisation ofservices, medical notes, clinical audits and other quality improvementprojects.

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

To lead on the MedicalTeam audits and integrating them into Clinical Governance audit programme.

To participate fully inthe investigation of complaints, clinical incidents and near misses in linewith The Childrens Trusts policy using IRAR (an online incident reportingsystem).

To work within theoperational policies and procedures and protocols relating to the Trust.

To actively participatein annual appraisal, supervision and the job plan review process.

To maintain clinicalCPD activity and participate in the Revalidation process.

To participate inclinical governance activities.

Interest in researchactivity will be encouraged.

Education and Training

To provide guidance andsupport to immediate medical and multi-disciplinary team colleagues and thewider service where appropriate.

To participate inorientation and induction for new medical staff as appropriate.

Represent the medicalteam and participate in The Childrens Trust wide activity as appropriate.

General

Adhere to the policiesand procedures of The Childrens Trust.

Always maintain professional boundaries and professionalism.

Health and Safety

Adheres to all healthand safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control.

Provide evidence of allvaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.

Adhere to manualhandling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.

Promotes the health andsafety of others.

Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), toidentify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.

Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the workenvironment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

Maintains a positiveapproach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges andproblems.

Recognises ownlimitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource whenor if necessary.

Treats challenges andproblems as a learning experience.

Remains organised andfocused when under pressure.

Responds appropriatelyand effectively to all constructive feedback.

Motivates self andothers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS/Equivalent. MRCPCH/Equivalent. CCT in Paediatric Neurodisability, Community Paediatrics or General Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT. GMC Registration. Licence to Practice.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust. Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable. Ability to cope working in a demanding environment. Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in Paediatrics.

Desirable

Previous experience in Paediatric Neurodisability.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & potential to contribute to quality improvement projects (QIP). Evidence of active participation in clinical audits & QIP.

Desirable

Management & leadership course/qualification. Management of budgets.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership with multidisciplinary teams.

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