If you would like to join our friendly team, with a commitment to putting children and families at the heart of our service and priding ourselves in providing outstanding care to our patients, we can offer resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development, as well as a wide range of wellbeing initiatives and support.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with the Recruiting Manager details on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job The Community Paediatrics team supports children and families across Worcestershire. The post-holder will have responsibility for providing direct paediatric services to patients assigned to him/her and assuring a collaborative approach to treatment planning.
The team also participates in a number of pathways including: Umbrella Pathway for the assessment of autism ADHD assessment and follow up clinics Regular health assessment for children with complex needs including epilepsy IHA for LAC Advisor to the adoption panel Health assessments to support EHCPs Hearing loss aetiology clinic Safeguarding processes
Applications are welcomed from candidates with an interest in any of these areas.
The post holder will provide paediatric leadership to the multidisciplinary team and liaise with other agencies where necessary. Participation in teaching, clinical audit, quality assurance programmes and clinical governance is encouraged.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive, offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification Additional criteria Essential
Eligible to work in the UK Able to meet the travel and health requirements of the job.
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent Full GMC registration. On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR-CP in Paediatrics. Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health. Safeguarding level 3
Experience Essential
Achieved the competencies relating to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics. Is able 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). Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members. At least 2 years General Professional Training in Paediatrics
Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Covercroft Centre Colman Road Droitwich WR9 8QU
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