Consultant Paediatrician & Medical Lead (Child Health/Neuro)
Consultant Paediatrician & Medical Lead (Community Child Health and/or Paediatric Neurodisability) - 8 PA (0.8 whole time equivalent)
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join our child development team based at the Chichester Child Development Centre, West Sussex. The Centre provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary child development and disability services across the western part of West Sussex (including Arundel, Bognor Regis and Midhurst).
This post is suitable for either Community Paediatric or Neurodisability Paediatricians. The clinical role is largely focused on children with neurodisability/neurodevelopmental disorders. Future opportunities may increase to 10 PA (1.0 WTE).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake assessment of children referred with concerns about neurodevelopment or neurodisability, including complex physical disability, social communication disorders, motor coordination difficulties, and syndromes associated with developmental delay. Clinics are undertaken jointly with therapists and nurses when appropriate, and close working with specialist educational support services and the Disability Social Care team. Referrals are accepted from a range of health professionals and other agencies. Assessments include diagnosis and investigation of children with complex developmental needs or significant neurodisability who require multidisciplinary management. Most clinical work is undertaken in the child development centre, with some clinics held in special schools.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
* Recognised Basic Medical Degree
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* Certificate of Completion of Training in Paediatrics or equivalent and inclusion on the Paediatric Specialist Register (or within 6 months at time of interview)
* Recognised Child Protection Training (higher level)
* Relevant Higher Degree (e.g., MSc in Community Child Health, MD, PhD)
Experience
* At least two years of Higher Specialty Training in Community Child Health / Paediatric Neurodisability / Neurology or equivalent experience
* Experience in safeguarding / child protection
* Experience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit project
* Experience of carrying out an audit project
* Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
Skills and Knowledge
* Effective clinical skills
* Demonstrable management, leadership and motivational skills
* Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
* Ability to work successfully in a multi-professional/disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
* Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to deal effectively with pressure
* Thoroughness and attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process
* Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant
* Understanding and commitment to Good Medical Practice
* Knowledge of risk managementUnderstanding the direction of the NHS as it relates to community child health services
* Knowledge of safeguarding legislation relating to children and young people
* Evidence of commitment to Service Development
* Understanding of the role of governance in ensuring high quality care and safe practice
Other requirements
* Able to travel to meet the requirements of the job
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no previous criminal convictions.
£109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro rata).
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