Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 184 - KC 6417518
- Employer
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Musgrove Park Hospital
- Town
- Taunton
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 (or pro rata for PT)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant General Paediatrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant General Paediatrician.
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 epilepsy, adolescent mental health and acute paediatric medicine would be particularly welcome.
The successful candidate will join 14 existing General Paediatricians in providing general paediatric cover in a hot-week rota 1:12 with 1:12 on call. The neonatal unit is covered by six other consultants on a separate rota.
Main duties of the job
In summary the post holders will contribute to the following clinical services:
• Inpatient care for general paediatric wards.
• Paediatric Assessment Unit shifts
• Advice and Guidance service for Primary Care.
• Rapid Access Clinics
• General Paediatric clinics
• Special Interest work
• Late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with on call (additional to a middle grade or nurse practitioner)
• Supervision of junior doctors.
• The care and support of other team members and colleagues.
SPA activity
Working for our organisation
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!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description for details.
In summary the post holders will contribute to the following clinical services:
• Inpatient care for general paediatric wards.
• Paediatric Assessment Unit shifts
• Advice and Guidance service for Primary Care.
• Rapid Access Clinics
• General Paediatric clinics
• Special Interest work
• Late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with on call (additional to a middle grade or nurse practitioner)
• Supervision of junior doctors.
• The care and support of other team members and colleagues.
SPA activity
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- To have achieved a CCT OR Can provide evidence that he/she is within 6 months of the CCT date at the time of interview, and is expected to achieve CCT
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Expertise in acute general paediatrics
- Expertise in managing safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Epilepsy experience or SPIN in epilepsy
- Experience of adolescent and integrated mental health medicine
Skills
Essential criteria
- willingness to take a lead in developing/ managing a clinical area
- well experienced in postgraduate teaching and training
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualification in medical education
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Linda Whiteford
- Job title
- Consultant paediatrician and CSL for Paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01823 342214
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