About this role
Job summary
Have you considered developing your career in a place where your initiatives and skills are valued?
At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we will offer you every opportunity to succeed.
If you have a strong and driven passion for paediatrics and are eager to enhance your expertise and abilities, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you to join our dynamic and cohesive team of general paediatricians at Peterborough City Hospital, with the possibility of collaborating with colleagues at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
As a Consultant Paediatrician with specialist interest in Epilepsy, you will join our paediatric diabetes and general team in delivering high quality inpatient and outpatient paediatric epilepsy services. You will attend the paediatric outpatient service with 2 epilepsy clinics and 1 general paediatric clinic per week.
We are encouraging and supporting you in developing further your special interest, as well as respecting your wellbeing. We will provide you with an office within the department shared with other consultant colleagues, as well as secretarial support.
Main duties of the job
The sessional commitments are 10 sessions per week. Any changes in the job plan will be negotiated with the Clinical Lead for the benefit of clinical service delivery.
You will be one of 12 general paediatric consultants on rota covering both general paediatrics and neonatology out of hours. In addition, you will attend multi-disciplinary diabetes clinics as well as general paediatric clinics.
As a senior member of the staff, you will teach and supervise trainee paediatricians and VTS trainees, as well as teaching medical students. You will be responsible of your own professional development, as well as of the junior staff you are managing.
Participation in clinical governance programme is imperative. You will ensure that the guidelines are constantly revised and updated.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about this role, please refer to the job description attached to the job advertisement.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months). MRCP or MRCPCH Epilepsy experience/PET 3 or willingness to develop special interest
Desirable
Other relevant qualification e.g. MD or MSc
Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CSST/CCT in paediatrics Expertise and experience of child protection at specialist registrar level Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
Experience in a Level 2 or 3 Neonatal Unit at Middle Grade or Consultant level
Management and Administration Experience Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills Excellent interpersonal skills IT literacy Knowledge and experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
Lead roles such as governance or guidelines lead
Teaching Experience Essential
Experience of clinical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching
Desirable
Experience of organising teaching programmes
Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working Essential
Experience and aptitude for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
Desirable
Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team
Research experience Essential
Understanding of research techniques and design Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
Published research
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)