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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. 

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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.

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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!