About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatricians to join the team.
There is an expectation that the post holders will have an interest, or experience, in the special interests of epilepsy.
If the successful candidates do not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role.
These posts will complement a team of 17 consultants to provide attending and on-call services for General Paediatrics, Paediatric Assessment unit and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The specialist interests as outlined above are essential. It is expected the candidate will maintain APLS/NLS provider status, level 3 safeguarding training and keep up to date with mandatory training and current developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide clinical leadership.
Set standards of clinical care
Participate in the development of acute child health services.
Promote integration between primary and secondary care services.
Promote preventative health.
The post holder will undertake 2 general outpatient and 1 specialist clinic per week. The post holder will be expected to have the abilities to set up and work in a multi-disciplinary team and have clinical accountability for the day-to-day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.
The successful candidates will be expected to further develops clinical protocols and guidelines. The successful candidate will maintain involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCPCH by examination or equivalent MBBS or equivalent Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training Valid BLS Training Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS and NLS
Desirable
SPIN training in special interest i.e. oEpilepsy Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne, Basildon
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)