Locum Community Consultant Paediatrician - #1702470

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About

We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients. Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements: Clinically effective services Safe services The best possible experience for patients We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

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Key details

Location

SiteNorthampton General HospitalAddressCliftonville RoadTownNorthamptonPostcodeNN1 5BDMajor / Minor RegionNorthamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractLocum: 12 monthsHours40 hours per week (10PAs)

• Full time
• Part time
  
  

Salary

Salary£105,504 - £139,882 Per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)

Specialty

Main areaPaediatrics

Job Overview

Locum Community Paediatric Consultant (x2 full time)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join our friendly team. This is a locum post in the first instance but could have potential to become a substantive appointment.

Working within a team of Community Paediatricians in an integrated directorate of child health, you will be responsible for delivery of general community paediatric services. You will be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week rota for safeguarding from Monday to Friday during office hours and those in the post are encouraged to develop an area of interest.

This is a full time post, with no on-call commitment but we would welcome applications from those wishing to work less than full time, or job share working.

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Job Purpose

To provide community paediatric care for children and families in south Northamptonshire

Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide consultant led community paediatric services within the area of south Northamptonshire. This will include regular out-patient clinics, assessments of children within the CDC and liaison with schools and education authorities as necessary
• The locality community paediatric workload will involve the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Experience in the management of ADHD, ASD, Learning difficulties and associated comorbidities is necessary. Expected base of work is at Northampton General Hospital, however there are some clinics done in the locality.
• Contribution to multidisciplinary assessment and management in a collaborative way with all members of the team.
• Experience in safeguarding children is essential and it is expected that the candidate will be confidant in working closely with multiagency partners and be Level 3 trained.
• To provide paediatric advice and support for pupils attending a Special School
• To participate in audit and CME as required by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
• To actively participate in clinical governance
  
  

Working for our organisation

• Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
  
  

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage
  
  

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

All new appointees will start as per Trust policy on 10 PA's under the new Consultant contract. The division of timetable should reflect commitment to 8.5PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs for basic Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)

Role & Time allocated 0 Medical Appraiser - 0.3 75 Lead children outpatient clinics - 0. 250 Lead directorate guideline development - 0 .125 Named doctor for safeguarding to the Trust- Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another coll eague Designated doctor for death review - Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another col league Designated doctor for Looked After Children (county wide role) - Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another colleague

Please See Attached Job Description For Full Details.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. Thats why we talk about Team NGH. Its all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyones full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable
  
  

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select apply online now. In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• At least 2 years general professional training in Paediatrics
• 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MD, PhD, MSc or other higher degree
• DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
• CCT for Community Child Health or evidence of Level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
  
  

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of Audit
• Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
• Willingness to lead service developments
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training
• Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
• Completion of a management course
  
  

Acedemic achievements & research

Desirable criteria

• Publications in recognised journals
• Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
• Research projects relating to speciality
  
  

Interpersonal Skills & Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational & Leadership skills
• Self motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
• Flexibility and willingness to cover colleagues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.
  
  

Documents

• JD & PSpec (, 824.5)PDFKB
• Staff Fair Processing Statement (, 90.4)PDFKB
• Respect and Support Document (, 207.1)PDFKB
• Code of Conduct (, 235.2)PDFKB
• Code of Conduct - Band 7+ (, 140.0)PDFKB
• Benefits and NGH (, 379.3)PDFKB
• Useful Links (, 185.9)PDFKB
• Relocation Expenses Policy (, 548.0)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameAnne SmithJob titleClinical DirectorEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01604 523954