Job summary
Consultant Community Paediatrician; Special Interest inNeurodisability/Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Designated Doctor for ChildDeaths.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and committed teamof Neurodevelopmental Paediatricians who are passionate about improving thecare of children with additional needs in County Durham and Darlington. We areseeking to recruit an enthusiastic colleague with an interest inneurodisability and/or neurodevelopmental paediatrics with additionalopportunity to become the Designated Doctor for Child Deaths, across Durham andDarlington. The designated role is hosted by CDDFT, but accountable to NHSNorth East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. A separate jobdescription and person specification is included for this aspect of the postwhich would be allocated 2 Programmed Activities (PAs).
The post is advertised as 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), howevercandidates who wish to work less than fulltime are also encouraged to apply asan appropriate job plan can be negotiated. The duties of this post does notinclude any acute paediatric on call work.
Main duties of the job
Work with a dedicated team of community and developmental paediatricconsultants to deliver holistic and multi-disciplinary care to children withdevelopmental disorders and complex health needs in the locality. They willwork alongside specialist community nurses, paediatric therapists and childpsychologists.
Liaise with colleagues in Primary Care, Education (including theprovision of health advice for the Special Education Needs and Disabilityassessment process) and Social Services in the delivery of care.
Support statutory services undertaken by the department.
Contribute to service development, departmental clinical governance andannual appraisals towards revalidation with the GMC.
Participate in postgraduate training within the clinical environment andsupport paediatric trainees
For interested and eligible candidates, to take a lead in co-ordinatingresponses and health input to the child death review process, across CountyDurham & Darlington, fulfilling the role of Designated Doctor for ChildDeaths as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Child (2018), Child DeathReview Statutory and Operational Guidance (2018) and successor documents.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients’ homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular outpatient clinics for children referred forneuro-developmental concerns, including children with complexneuro-disabilities.
Allotted time for multi-agency liaison and district admin,to facilitate the complex neurodevelopmental and neurodisability work in linewith British Association of Community Child Health guidance.
Opportunity to contribute to the assessment of acute childprotection referrals for children presenting with physical injuries and neglecton a rota basis with other paediatric colleagues and contribution towardsoutpatient clinics to deliver statutory assessments for Children in Care.
Departmental governance and teaching activities, includingcontribution to monthly Safeguarding, Audits, Governance and Education (SAGE)meetings, participation in quality improvement activities within thedepartment/Trust, Clinical and/or Educational supervision of paediatrictrainees.
Appraisal and Revalidation: To take every reasonableopportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence.To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creationof a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process.
This post also offers additional opportunity forthe successful applicant to undertake the role of Designated Doctor for ChildDeaths, accountable to NHS North East & North Cumbria ICB, dependent onmeeting the required personal specification. Details are outlined in theseparate job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular outpatient clinics for children referred forneuro-developmental concerns, including children with complexneuro-disabilities.
Allotted time for multi-agency liaison and district admin,to facilitate the complex neurodevelopmental and neurodisability work in linewith British Association of Community Child Health guidance.
Opportunity to contribute to the assessment of acute childprotection referrals for children presenting with physical injuries and neglecton a rota basis with other paediatric colleagues and contribution towardsoutpatient clinics to deliver statutory assessments for Children in Care.
Departmental governance and teaching activities, includingcontribution to monthly Safeguarding, Audits, Governance and Education (SAGE)meetings, participation in quality improvement activities within thedepartment/Trust, Clinical and/or Educational supervision of paediatrictrainees.
Appraisal and Revalidation: To take every reasonableopportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence.To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creationof a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process.
This post also offers additional opportunity forthe successful applicant to undertake the role of Designated Doctor for ChildDeaths, accountable to NHS North East & North Cumbria ICB, dependent onmeeting the required personal specification. Details are outlined in theseparate job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date
- SpR Training Programme in Paediatrics; completed CCT in Community Child Health or equivalent experience
Desirable
- A higher qualification e.g. MSc in Paediatrics
- HST in Neurodisability
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Understanding of current legislation and issues within the NHS, especially in relation to children
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Experience in teaching medical students/ postgraduate doctors with feedback
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Knowledge of evidence based medicine and critical appraisal
- Good interpersonal, time management, organisational and communication skills.
- Effective team worker/player
- Ability to travel to undertake clinical commitments
Desirable
- Management qualification or experience
- Evidence of attendance at management courses e.g. leadership course
- Evidence of previous clinical audit presentations
- Qualification in medical education e.g. diploma
- Evidence of attendance at courses or additional roles held related to medical education
- Proven research experience
- Publications and presentations
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to across County Durham and Darlington and ad hoc travel to relevant training/ meetings/events
- Candidates interested in undertaking the Designated Doctor for Child Deaths role should refer to the separate person specification.
Experience
Essential
- Should be able to demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental difficulties and/or neurodisability
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children training and experience
Desirable
- Interest in Autism Spectrum disorder
- Recognised neurodisability course/programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date
- SpR Training Programme in Paediatrics; completed CCT in Community Child Health or equivalent experience
Desirable
- A higher qualification e.g. MSc in Paediatrics
- HST in Neurodisability
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Understanding of current legislation and issues within the NHS, especially in relation to children
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Experience in teaching medical students/ postgraduate doctors with feedback
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Knowledge of evidence based medicine and critical appraisal
- Good interpersonal, time management, organisational and communication skills.
- Effective team worker/player
- Ability to travel to undertake clinical commitments
Desirable
- Management qualification or experience
- Evidence of attendance at management courses e.g. leadership course
- Evidence of previous clinical audit presentations
- Qualification in medical education e.g. diploma
- Evidence of attendance at courses or additional roles held related to medical education
- Proven research experience
- Publications and presentations
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to across County Durham and Darlington and ad hoc travel to relevant training/ meetings/events
- Candidates interested in undertaking the Designated Doctor for Child Deaths role should refer to the separate person specification.
Experience
Essential
- Should be able to demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental difficulties and/or neurodisability
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children training and experience
Desirable
- Interest in Autism Spectrum disorder
- Recognised neurodisability course/programme
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
