Applicants are invited to apply for two 6 PA Specialty Doctor posts on a 12-month fixed-term basis within our Community Paediatrics service.
You will join a large, supportive multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Associate Specialists and Specialty Doctors delivering care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). We recognise that candidates may come from a range of backgrounds, and we are committed to providing a period of supported induction and supervision to help you develop the skills required for the role.
The service has a well-established programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), alongside regular child protection peer review and opportunities for professional growth.
These posts are based within one of our locality hubs; however, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly across clinical settings within the partnership. There may also be a requirement to attend local hospitals for daytime on-call activity. As the service continues to evolve, base locations and sessional commitments may change in line with agreed clinical strategy.
We are actively involved in undergraduate medical education and contribute to teaching medical students from the University of Bristol, offering additional opportunities for those with an interest in education.
Main duties of the job
Multi-disciplinary Team
The postholders will be a member of the multi-disciplinary locality team working with children in a specific locality. This team will include junior and senior medical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, clinical psychologist and specialist nurses.
Disability and Special Educational Needs
The postholders will be a member of the Child Development Team and will provide a service for the assessment and the investigation of children with sensory, motor and intellectual impairments.
There are specialist teams for early multi-disciplinary assessments of motor and complex developmental disorders and combined Paediatric Neurology/Community Paediatric clinics to which the postholder should contribute and/or refer children. We work closely with all therapists and colleagues in other agencies.
The postholder will also produce, under supervision, medical contributions to Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people with special educational needs and may undertake clinics in local special schools.
Child Protection On-call
The postholder takes part in a daytime (9-5) rota for the clinical assessment and investigation of children suspected of being abused, supervised by the Consultant Community Paediatrician.
Clinical Duties
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, under supervision from consultant.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Person Specification
Skills Experience and Knowledge
* At least 5 years of postgraduate training with at least 2 years in UK paediatric
* Full membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (to have passed the clinical exam)
* Understanding the needs of children and young people with a range of vulnerabilities
* Experience in multidisciplinary working/team working.
* Competence in General Paediatrics to a level appropriate to middle grade working level.
* Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Knowledge of how community working differs from hospital working.
* Able to engage with and communicate clearly with a wide range people, notably children, young people and their families
* Experience in assessing child development
* Experience in child protection
* Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions
* Ability to be an advocate for children and young people
* Able to teach and coach medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Qualification and Training Required
* MRCPCH
* Maintain full registration with the GMC.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders
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