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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Neurology team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist. Applications are invited from candidates with appropriate training and experience for the post of Consultant in Paediatric Neurology. The specialist team are keen to develop specialist interests within neurology and there would be an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop within their area of special interest. This would be discussed with the specialist team to ensure that the specialist skills compliment and support the existing team and the neurology service.

The post is full-time and is based predominantly at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and the Ryegate Children’s Centre.

Applicants should possess CCST/CCT in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) at the time of commencing the appointment or be within 6 months of CCST/CCT at the time of interview, or have equivalent level training, and have had appropriate experience within a dedicated Paediatric     Neurology Unit of general paediatric neurology. This post is designed to support and develop Paediatric Neurology services and it is expected the successful candidate will have appropriate experience and enthusiasm in this area of medicine.

If the person appointed elects to undertake a maximum part-time contract, he/she will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her duties to the post and give them priority at all times.

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DUTIES OF POST:

1. General Duties - to deliver general paediatric neurology services and epilepsy services. This role will include on call. 

2. Liaison - to work with the Trusts Management team to make optimum use of clinical and other resources. 

3. Teaching - to take part in the training programme at undergraduate and post graduate level. 

4. Research and Audit - to take part in local, regional and national audit. 

5. Continuing Professional Development - the Trust is committed to supporting the professional and personal development of consultant staff. 

6. Cover - to take a share in providing on-call consultant cover and will be required to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Sheffield Children’s is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision “to create a healthier future for children and young people.” 

• Outstanding patient care
• Brilliant place to work
• Leader in children’s health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.