We are seeking expressions of interest from an enthusiastic general practitioner, with an interest in children and young people, who would be keen to develop expertise in medical work related to Children in Care.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to work on a sessional basis (to be agreed) as part of the CDDFT Community and Developmental paediatric service. The role will involve working alongside an established team of consultants and GPs to deliver statutory health assessments to children and young people Looked After in Durham and Darlington. There may also be an opportunity to act as a medical adviser in fostering and adoption, partnering with Childrens Services and adoption agencies. Relevant training and clinical supervision will be provided along with the chance to develop competence in the related aspects of developmental paediatric medicine. The applicant may also play an integral role in the future development of the service with potential for a leadership position.
Main duties of the job
* Work with a dedicated team of community and developmental paediatric consultants and GPs to deliver holistic and multi‑disciplinary care to children in care placed in Durham and Darlington, and contribute to assessments for children where the plan of permanence is adoption.
* Share the ethos of our team in delivering high‑quality care to children and young people in care, and liaise with a range of professionals as required. This may include specialist nurses for children in care, specialist paediatric nurses, paediatric therapists, child psychologists, and Education and Social Services.
* Participate in peer review, contribute to service development, departmental clinical governance and annual appraisals towards re‑validation with the GMC.
* Use knowledge and skills gained within the post to strengthen links and pathways for children in care accessing primary healthcare services, acting as an advocate and leader in service development and improvement.
* Participate in training within the respective clinical environments and work with the Named Doctor for Children Looked After to support the development of knowledge, skills and competence of the workforce in line with Intercollegiate Guidance.
* Must be able to produce all certificates stated essential in the person specification; otherwise pre‑employment checks cannot be completed.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland. Care is also delivered from community hospitals in Chester‑le‑Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community‑based settings and patients’ homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.
£109,725 to £145,478 a year, MSGP pay scale per annum, pro rata.
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