Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Community Paediatrics - 10 PAs We are an expanding, forward-planning department and we are seeking to appoint a consultant colleague who will help us move forward and develop our services. These are both exciting and challenging times. We are slowly moving to a hybrid model and would consider an applicant with a variety of experience caring for children with complex needs including within specialist acute teams where the usual community training pathway may not have been followed. Our vision is for a fully integrated Child Health Service. The successful candidate will join a team of highly dedicated medical, nursing and therapy professionals committed to providing a high quality service to local children and their families. We recognise the challenges with work life balance and this will be considered when formalising the job plan. There is the option to undertake some SPA time at home. We are happy to consider part time or job share candidates with the appropriate skills. Main duties of the job
Duties of the Post Assess children with developmental problems and neurodisability Contribute to holistic multidisciplinary and multiagency management plans. This will include some children and young people in special schools. Ensure that the Trust is compliant with SEND legislation and with the spirit of the Code of Practice Ensure that robust processes are in place for identification, assessment, planning and health support for children and young people with SEND Attend monthly SEND Operational group meetings Provide medical advice as part of the EHC needs assessment process Carry out Initial Health Assessments for Cared for Children Work with clinical colleagues and managers. There may be a requirement to support S47 medicals. These are currently carried out in the hospital setting by the neonatal hot week consultant during the day or the on call consultant, out of hours. About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification
Legal requirements
GMC registration Qualifications
MB ChB or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date Experience
Ability to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total). Experience in a wide range of Community Child Health conditions including assessment and management of children with Neurodisability, SEND, social communication disorders, child mental health, public health. Experience in Child Protection to the level appropriate for consultant practice (Level 3) Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Experience of team working Clear commitment to lifelong learning Effective teaching skills Ability to organise workload, prioritise, delegate responsibly and supervise staff Experience of working as SEND Lead/DMO Experience of working at strategic level Specific training in communication skills Educational qualification or working towards Skills
Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development, quality improvement and managing change in a healthcare setting Leadership skills including the ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants Attendance at departmental management meetings Attendance at appropriate management courses 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. Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a yearpro rata per annum
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Consultant in Community Paediatrics - 10 PAs We are an expanding, forward-planning department and we are seeking to appoint a consultant colleague who will help us move forward and develop our services. These are both exciting and challenging times. We are slowly moving to a hybrid model and would consider an applicant with a variety of experience caring for children with complex needs including within specialist acute teams where the usual community training pathway may not have been followed. Our vision is for a fully integrated Child Health Service. The successful candidate will join a team of highly dedicated medical, nursing and therapy professionals committed to providing a high quality service to local children and their families. We recognise the challenges with work life balance and this will be considered when formalising the job plan. There is the option to undertake some SPA time at home. We are happy to consider part time or job share candidates with the appropriate skills. Main duties of the job
Duties of the Post Assess children with developmental problems and neurodisability Contribute to holistic multidisciplinary and multiagency management plans. This will include some children and young people in special schools. Ensure that the Trust is compliant with SEND legislation and with the spirit of the Code of Practice Ensure that robust processes are in place for identification, assessment, planning and health support for children and young people with SEND Attend monthly SEND Operational group meetings Provide medical advice as part of the EHC needs assessment process Carry out Initial Health Assessments for Cared for Children Work with clinical colleagues and managers. There may be a requirement to support S47 medicals. These are currently carried out in the hospital setting by the neonatal hot week consultant during the day or the on call consultant, out of hours. About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification
Legal requirements
GMC registration Qualifications
MB ChB or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date Experience
Ability to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total). Experience in a wide range of Community Child Health conditions including assessment and management of children with Neurodisability, SEND, social communication disorders, child mental health, public health. Experience in Child Protection to the level appropriate for consultant practice (Level 3) Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Experience of team working Clear commitment to lifelong learning Effective teaching skills Ability to organise workload, prioritise, delegate responsibly and supervise staff Experience of working as SEND Lead/DMO Experience of working at strategic level Specific training in communication skills Educational qualification or working towards Skills
Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development, quality improvement and managing change in a healthcare setting Leadership skills including the ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants Attendance at departmental management meetings Attendance at appropriate management courses 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. Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a yearpro rata per annum
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