Consultant Community Paediatrician
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
This is a replacement substantive post within Community Paediatrics. The post holder will provide Neurodisability services for children with complex physical disability and also contribute to the palliative care service.
The post holder will be expected to develop expertise and lead services for children with Down Syndrome.
The post is available as a full time position, but those wishing to work less than full time are welcome to discuss. The post is subject to the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s terms and conditions and the salary reflects national contract provisions.
The appointee will report to the Medical Director of the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director for Community Paediatrics in the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to assess and manage children with complex physical neurodisability, including children with cerebral palsy, children with neuromuscular conditions and those with genetic disorders, amongst others. These children are often managed with guidance from tertiary neurology services based in Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham.
The post holder will also hold clinics in one of the local special schools once a month.
Although prior experience is not essential, the post holder will be expected to work alongside an extended scope physiotherapist in the paediatric tone management service. This role includes administering botulinum toxin injections for the management of spasticity if indicated.If necessary, training will be made available to fulfil this aspect of the post.
Children with neurodisability often have life limiting or life threatening conditions and part of this role will include parallel planning for palliative care where appropriate.
The post holder will lead the service for children with Down Syndrome, including keeping up to date with latest guidance and advising the wider community paediatric team on current surveillance and management.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Interested candidates are encouraged to phone and visit for more information.
We will consider applications to work flexibly.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of all our staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Fully registered with the General Medical Council, UK
- Included on specialist register or within 6 months
- MRCPCH (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate training in community paediatrics
- Appropriate level management training and experience
- Evidence of recent safeguarding training Level 3 or above
- Training in formal assessments for ASD/ADHD
- Other postgraduate qualification/training in paediatrics and child health
Experience
Essential criteria- Be clinically active (or have held an active clinical position previously) in the field of looked after children, as part of their clinical commitments
- Experience in teaching, clincial audit and research
- Have substantial clinical experience in the field of looked after children and substantial experience of the legislation relating to children and young people, safeguarding and court processes.
Special demands of post
Essential criteria- Must be able to participate in the on-call rota.
- Must be able to be mobile around the district
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.