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Consultant Paediatrician - Epilepsy
The closing date is 04 May 2026
We are looking for a keen and motivated Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in epilepsy to join our dynamic team at Scarborough and York hospitals. We would consider interest from both general and community paediatricians and those interested in neurology and neurodisability.
Working cross site between Scarborough and York hospitals, the epilepsy role attracts a 6PA job plan including 1.25 SPA, if the successful candidate wishes to include acute Paediatrics within their job plan this will be based at Scarborough Hospital and the job plan will increase to 8 PAs.
Our team provides both epilepsy specialist nurses and clinical psychology support for Children and Young people. The epilepsy service is a well led and dynamic team, leading on Paediatric Epilepsy across Humber and North Yorkshire ICB. Our recent successful bid from NHSe is supporting a mental health pilot which is currently ongoing and proving to be very successful. Our post holder will have opportunities to be involved in these regional activities, to expand their personal interests, and take part in ongoing service and clinical audits. The team are involved in QI projects supported by the RCPCH and invested in the Epilepsy 12 national audit. The service is supported by tertiary neurology teams in Leeds and Sheffield with whom there are strong links.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will undertake paediatric epilepsy clinics within the children's outpatients department at Scarborough and York hospitals. There may be opportunities to undertake clinics in other locations, such as York, Selby, Malton and Bridlington or special schools within the area. There will be opportunities for the successful applicant to develop any areas of special interest within the field. Depending on the training and expertise of the successful candidate acute /community work can be accommodated including on call work.
York has an integrated model of paediatric service delivery - this means that all consultants, both acute and community, work closely together and meet at least weekly for clinical discussions and support. It has the benefit of allowing those with differing clinical interests and skills to gain knowledge and advice from others in an informal atmosphere - hence improving communication and benefitting patient care.
There is a strong record of education, training and research interest in the department and there are opportunities to develop these interests. The directorate has close links with Hull York Medical School offering interested candidates opportunities for undergraduate teaching or course management roles within the medical school.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Experience and Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
* Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements.
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit.
* Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees.
* Able to teach clinical skills.
* Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations.
* Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings.
* Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues.
* Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies.
* Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner.
* Understanding of current NHS issues.
* Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from their principal place of work, unless agreed otherwise with the Medical Director.
Qualifications & Training
* Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
* Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Other
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research in relevant Specialty.
* Substantive NHS experience.
* Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services.
* Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees.
* Higher teaching qualification.
* Research experience & peer‑reviewed journal publications.
* Successful completion of advanced communication skills training.
* Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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