About this role
Job summary The appointee will be responsible for providing neurodevelopmental clinics in Southampton City, health assessments for children Looked After or with a plan for adoption, and a lead role in the department for clinical governance. The post also involves a contribution to the teaching of undergraduate medical students; the supervision of trainees and specialty doctors; and a contribution to the acute child protection rota for physical and sexual abuse. Other duties may be negotiable depending on the skills and special interests of the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate the departmental provision for paediatric neurodevelopmental outpatient clinics in Southampton City, including the clinical supervision of trainees, specialty doctors and nurses providing these clinics.Teach undergraduate medical students from the University of Southampton Medical School.Provide educational supervision to core and grid paediatric trainees, Foundation doctors and GPVTS trainees as required (subject to training by Wessex Deanery and recognition by the GMC).Contribute to the child protection medical service for the assessment and management of children in whom abuse, or neglect are suspected. This includes on-duty cover for acute assessment of both physical and sexual abuse on weekdays approximately 30 days per year, and a contribution to the weekend and bank holiday rota for assessment of alleged sexual abuse in prepubertal children approximately 1 in 10 weekends.Depending on previous experience and special interests, there may be opportunities to deliver multidisciplinary feeding clinics, continence clinics, special school clinics, Looked After Childrens clinic or general paediatric outpatient clinics
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualificationFully registered with GMC and holds a licence to practiceHigher medical qualification (MRCPCH)On specialist register or within 6 months of expected registration
Experience Essential
Appropriate career progression to dateHigher specialist training in general paediatrics, community child health, or NeurodisabilityExperience in the assessment of children who may have experienced abuse or neglect. (Further training in the assessment of child sexual abuse can be provided if required)Active involvement in Continuing Professional Development relevant to Paediatrics.Experience of teaching postgraduates, medical students, and other health professionalsExperience of audit
Desirable
Experience in CAMHS relevant to community paediatrics
Additional Criteria Essential
Relevant specialty clinical knowledgeExcellent communication skills, written and verbalAble to work under pressure.Ability to organise and to prioritise clinical workUse of formal developmental assessment toolEffective time management.Able to be share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues.Able to work well within a teamAble to be flexible, adaptable, thorough, and resilient at workAble to show initiative, drive, enthusiasm.Awareness of legislation appropriate to paediatric patientsAwareness of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015 and of the relevant RCPCH guidance relating to Safeguarding.Awareness of issues in Clinical GovernanceAn understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this postAble to use non-judgmental approach to patients.Meets occupational health requirementsCan work with children or vulnerable adultsShould be able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
Use of formal developmental assessment tool
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.
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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)