Overview
The post-holder will work as part of a team of eleven Consultant Community Paediatricians covering the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. The Child protection rota is covered Monday to Friday from 9am - 7pm offering medical assessments and working with the two local children’s Services within the Children’s Unit at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. When on duty they will be supported by a team of paediatric nurses, nurse practitioners and junior doctors. This post does not include resident overnight duties.
The outpatient clinic may include developmental, neuro-disability or general paediatric patients depending on the needs of the community at appointment. There will be opportunities to undertake assessments of neuro-diverse presentations in partnership with the speech therapy team. There will be support to develop any area of specialist interest that matches the requirements of the service. The post holder will have a role in the supervision and training of resident doctors, advanced clinical practitioners and medical students.
Further details available in the Job Description. This Trust values diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ communities, disabled candidates, and other under-represented groups. The Trust is Disability Confident, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and holds other recognitions.
Responsibilities
* Deliver medical assessments as part of the child protection rota, collaborating with multi-agency teams within the Children’s Unit.
* Provide outpatient clinic services including developmental, neuro-disability, or general paediatrics as needed.
* Assess neuro-diverse presentations in partnership with the speech therapy team.
* Supervise and train resident doctors, advanced clinical practitioners and medical students.
Qualifications
* Expertise in community-based and general paediatrics.
* Interest in adoption is preferred.
* Experience in a multidisciplinary team setting is desirable.
Additional information
* Salary and benefits: NHS terms for Consultant level; flexible working options; generous leave and pension schemes; potential for a lease car and other benefits.
* This post is up to 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week.
* DBS checks and other pre-employment checks will apply as per FPPR guidelines; applicants should read applicant guidance notes before applying.
* UK visa sponsorship: The Trust holds a sponsor licence; check eligibility for Skilled Worker visa before applying.
* DBS payment: Successful applicants may have to pay for their own DBS certification if required for the post.
Organisational context
We work closely with Kids First Nurseries within the Trust to care for staff families. The Trust is one of the country’s top performing NHS organisations and has a strong focus on staff well-being, development and inclusive practice.
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