Consultant Community Paediatrician

Job title:

Consultant Community Paediatrician

Company

NHS

Job description

Come and be at the Heart of our Community.Have you got exceptional clinical skills to support children and young people in west Hertfordshire?HCT are advertising for two Consultant Community Paediatricians posts.Based at Peace Children’s Centre – Watford, St Albans Health & Wellbeing Centre and Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre – Hemel Hempstead.It is currently envisaged these roles will be based at either St Albans or Watford but the post holder may be expected to travel between all HCT sites.Children’s Services within West Hertfordshire provide services to the child population in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.This is a 10 programme activity post with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The post holder will be based at one of the three children’s centres in West Hertfordshire. All centres have excellent facilities and hosts several disciplines.There is multiagency working within the department including assessment of autism.There are close working relationships with both Acute Paediatrics Services and CAMHS. There are strong links with Hertfordshire County Council, Social Services and Education Department.Interview date: 17 October 2024Main duties of the jobThe responsibilities will include:

• assessments of children with neurodevelopment conditions, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities.
• safeguarding children, looked after children, school health
• special educational needs, teaching and training.

This post holder will have shared lead for neuro-disability and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency / multidisciplinary assessments.The Children’s Specialist Services Medical Team in West Hertfordshire consists of 9 permanent Consultant Community Paediatricians, working across the three child development centres. They are supported by Specialist and Speciality grade doctors, and two core specialist registrars. The team work closely with therapy, community nursing and continuing care teams. All consultants take a specific area of responsibility.We welcome informal visits to our friendly team in Watford, St Albans & Hemel Hempstead!A relocation package will be considered where applicable.About usA big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision – Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible.You’ve made a great decision to apply to join HCT – we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.Date posted03 September 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year £149 Fringe Allowance per annum (pro rata where applicable)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number812-24-CC-CCP-02Job locationsPeace Children’s CentrePeace ProspectWatfordWD17 3EWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIt is expected that the post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment conditions including development delay, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly intake meeting to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Timely written and verbal reports are an integral part of this role.Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.A multidisciplinary autism assessment pathway is in place. Highly specialist speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists are part of the team. It is envisaged that the pathway will be refined in the light of further experience. The post holder could be part of this autism assessment team.Please see attached documents for full details.Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIt is expected that the post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment conditions including development delay, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly intake meeting to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Timely written and verbal reports are an integral part of this role.Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.A multidisciplinary autism assessment pathway is in place. Highly specialist speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists are part of the team. It is envisaged that the pathway will be refined in the light of further experience. The post holder could be part of this autism assessment team.Please see attached documents for full details.Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).Person SpecificationQualifications & Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Registered with GMC (Full)
• On the GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of appointment
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Competent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training or equivalent
• Valid basic life support training
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Desirable

• A higher Medical Degree MSc, PhD in Paediatrics
• Experience of working in NHS

AcademicEssential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, to improve clinical outcomes.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary trainees.

Desirable

• Research degree
• Training the Trainers’ certification

Knowledge and SkillEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and or understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
• Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice’
• Knowledge of risk management, appraisal review process, etc.
• Ability to work on own initiative, time management and decision making skills
• Good communication skills, including communicating bad news

Desirable

• Knowledge of annual job planning

ManagementEssential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Understanding of medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement

Desirable

• Evidence of motivational skill, leadership attributes and experience

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and staff at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.
• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
• Able to drive to meet the requirements of the post

Person SpecificationQualifications & Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Registered with GMC (Full)
• On the GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of appointment
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Competent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training or equivalent
• Valid basic life support training
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Desirable

• A higher Medical Degree MSc, PhD in Paediatrics
• Experience of working in NHS

AcademicEssential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, to improve clinical outcomes.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary trainees.

Desirable

• Research degree
• Training the Trainers’ certification

Knowledge and SkillEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and or understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
• Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice’
• Knowledge of risk management, appraisal review process, etc.
• Ability to work on own initiative, time management and decision making skills
• Good communication skills, including communicating bad news

Desirable

• Knowledge of annual job planning

ManagementEssential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Understanding of medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement

Desirable

• Evidence of motivational skill, leadership attributes and experience

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and staff at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.
• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
• Able to drive to meet the requirements of the post

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Watford, Hertfordshire

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:12:25 GMT

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