Job summary
This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust and in particular the Community Child Health Service.
The service works out of 5 areas across East Kent with Consultants leading a multidisciplinary team including Speciality Doctor/ Psychologist/ Specialist Nurse/ SLT/OT and PT.
We are currently seeking a Consultant (5 PAs/ job) to join our multi-disciplinary team. We work with children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of difficulties including developmental delay, developmental disorders and complex neuro-disability.
Feedback from last RCPCH review (June 2017) included 'met enthusiastic, happy and dedicated teams' 'Saw evidence of innovative working and service improvement' and 'evidence of good use of multidisciplinary teams, and effective skill mix including specialist nursing roles, and trainees. We heard glowing praise for the support provided by the administration teams.'
Main duties of the job
You will be based at the Green Banks Thanet, and will be involved in the care of children and families from the Thanet locality. You will share responsibility with other Consultants in Thanet for supervising the Speciality doctor. You will have shared responsibility with Consultant colleagues for Neuro- disability including Autism assessments. There will also be the opportunity to develop a specialist interest dependant on experience, and opportunity to link into the Evelina Children's Hospital.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and 're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Margate and its surrounding coastal towns and villages provide beautiful beaches, charming places of historic interest and stunning countryside. With excellent schools, a wealth of leisure facilities and easy family days out on your doorstep, alongside beautiful and affordable housing stock, the perfect work-life balance couldn't be easier to achieve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of joining the specialist register.
Please see the job description attached for the full details of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
1. Royal College membership or fellowship or equivalent
2. Full GMC Registration and specialist registration or will join the specialist register within 6 months of interview
Desirable
3. Other higher degree or diploma.
Skills and experience
Essential
4. Has completed higher specialist training in paediatrics including 2 years of Community Paediatrics or Neuro-disability
Desirable
5. Has completed GRID training in Community Child Health.
6. Trained in Child Sexual abuse work.
7. Court skills and report writing as well as court experience Training in ASD tool ADI, ADOS
Clinical governance
Essential
8. Experience of Audit
9. Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
10. Evidence of participation in annual appraisal
Desirable
11. Experience of service improvement
12. Previous involvement in education & training
13. Interest in research & development
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
14. Upholds and models the Trust values
15. Adheres to the GMC code of conduct
Other requirements
Essential
16. Can demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel across sites effectively