About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant General Paediatrician to join the Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Team, part of the Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders (MCCAED) at the Maudsley Hospital, London.
This is a permanent 5 PA Consultant General Paediatrician post, having previously been a locum position, within the Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders (MCCAED); department of National and Specialist services for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to provide Consultant Paediatric advice, consultation and management for patients within MCCAED. This will include regular weekly commitments to the ARFID service and to be available for advice and consultation to the wider MCCAED service. The Consultant Paediatrician will support the delivery of effective specialist interventions to young people with eating disorders, in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance, and in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will play a critical role in ensuring safe medical care for the patients within MCCAED and contributing to ongoing quality improvements in the service. The postholder will also contribute to the leadership and strategic development of the service, particularly with respect to paediatric aspects of care.
About us
There are excellent opportunities for professional development including management, training, research, and audit experience.
Benefits
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. It's important to us that you are valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
Generous pay, pensions and leave. We offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance. We support a range of flexible working options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
Career development. There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
Car lease. Our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars.
Our staff benefit fromkeyworker housing, which is available on selected sites.
NHS discounts. With discounts of up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through the Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
Counselling services Wellbeing events Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Childcare vouchers Staff restaurants
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Ensure that high standards and appropriate protocols are in place and rigorously followed for all aspects of the service
2. Provide a regular general paediatric service for patients under the ARFID service with a range of conditions. This includes all aspects of assessment and management of paediatric comorbidities
3. Assess and evaluate information and results of investigations, write reports and present information to others as appropriate
4. Support the development of paediatric care plans including using clinical judgement regarding priority of support, expected timelines etc
5. Liaise with other health professionals and social care teams as necessary to support appropriate care for patients.
6. Liaise with wider paediatric services regarding the care of children and adolescents in the ARFID service.
7. Support and advise colleagues regarding the clinical assessment and care of children and adolescents with ARFID
8. Provide consultation and advice to the Outpatient, START and Intensive Therapy service around paediatric aspects of care when needed.
9. Support other senior members of the service in the execution of statutory roles and responsibilities to ensure the organisation meets its responsibilities to safeguard children and young people and meet their health and well-being needs.
10.The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. The postholder will be expected to undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
11.To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
12.To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Please refer to the job description for the full duties
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCPCH by examination or equivalent Full Registration with GMC with a Licence to practice Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months of expected CCT date at the time of Interview / Assessment). Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Desirable
Higher degree or diploma e.g. MD, PhD, MSc in Paediatrics
Other Essential
Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post including travel requirements Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status
Desirable
Membership of Medical Defence Organisation
Training and experience Essential
Is able to demonstrate having achieved competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training Experience of working with a variety of patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of care settings. Experience of effective multidisciplinary, inter-professional practice to include primary care and social services. Valid Level 3 safeguarding training Valid BLS Training
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS Wider experience e.g. experience of working in UK Psychiatric settings; working with young people with Eating Disorders. Experience / training in paediatric nutrition or paediatric endocrinology Valid APLS and NLS.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Knowledge of UK paediatric and child health systems Experience and knowledge of multi-disciplinary, multi-agency working with children and young people with complex, multi-system disease. Ability to take a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care. Skills and sensitivity in being able to negotiate with patients, relatives and other professionals where opinions differ. Skills in providing consultation to other professional groups. A high level of ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS
Desirable
Demonstrated clinical skills in specialist area of eating disorders, and / or neurodevelopmental disorders Knowledge and competence in risk management Knowledge of annual job planning, appraisal review process
Management and Leadership Essential
Knowledge of the management structure of the NHS Understanding of the management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement Participation in development of service protocols and service development projects at a senior level.
Desirable
Demonstration of a wider understanding of NHS, recent initiatives, and ability to work within constantly changing environment at national and international levels Evidence of leadership attributes and experience Management course and/or Qualification Evidence of motivational skills
Audit, research and publications Essential
Evidence of participation in clinical audit / QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
Presentation at a national or international conference Publication in a peer-reviewed journal A proven track record or the ability to demonstrate potential in the research of child and adolescent health A higher research degree (e.g. MPhil., MD or PhD)
Teaching Essential
Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and multi-disciplinary staff at local, national and international level.
Desirable
Specific teaching qualification/ Certificate of attendance on recognised teaching course, "Training the Trainers" certification
Personal Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, colleagues, managers, other agencies and staff at all levels Energy and enthusiasm Ability to work under pressure Flexible approach Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People (PMCCYP) | Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)