Community Paediatrician
hace 22 horas
Keighley
Job summaryThe successful candidate will join the existing acute and community paediatricians in providing an integrated Paediatric service throughout the wide geographical area covered by the trust.The role includes assessment and management of children with developmental delay, disability, behavioural concerns and vulnerable children within the community paediatric clinics, autism assessments in children under 7 years old, and statutory work including providing medical advice to contribute to the Education, Health and Care plan process and carrying out Initial Health Assessments for children looked after. Multiagency and team working is an integral part of this job. Clinics are delivered from Airedale Hospital and outreach sites across the locality including in the local Special Schools.Main duties of the jobRESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST 1. To provide(a) A point of referral for children, throughout the age range, presenting with developmental difficulties or health problems having an impact on their education and social wellbeing.(b) Assessment and diagnosis for children who may have developmental disability and for neurodevelopmental disorders in children under the age of 7 years(c) Long term follow-up of children with disabilities(d) Medical advice relating to children with special educational needs known to the service2. To contribute to assessment of vulnerable children including safeguarding medicals and initial health assessments for children entering care.3. To take an active role in the development of Community Paediatric services, including the development of service standards and protocols, and to have an active commitment to audit.4. To contribute to the teaching of junior medical staff, other health professionals and staff from other agencies.About usWe are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:Cycle to WorkTravel SchemeChildcare Vouchers with Salary SacrificeOnsite NurseryBuying and Selling Annual LeaveCar LeasingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Health and WellbeingExtensive Reward SchemeCounselling ServiceFinancial packages including Vivup and WagestreamStaff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.Our values:We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:Committed to Quality of CareCompassionWorking together for patientsImproving LivesEveryone CountsRespect and DignityGot questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.DetailsDate posted18 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year pro rata per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number423-8038774Job locationsAiredale General HospitalSkipton RoadSteetonBD20 6TDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOB PLAN - PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES 8 sessions : Total1.5 session : SPA 6.5 sessions : DCC (community)see job timetable below Job TimetableLocation/time/frequencyMondayAM clinicPM adminTuesdayAM SEND meeting and Comm Paeds governance SPAPM Clinic alt weeks( to include 6 MDT CP posture and mobility clinics each year) / admin alt weeksWednesdayAM AdminPM clinicThursdayAM IHA 1.75/monthADOS/ JAC 2/monthSafeguarding (delivered flexibly)0.131PACDC MDT 12.30-1.30PM Admin 2/month SPA 2/ monthFridayAM Clinic special school/ DSPM Admin Job description Job responsibilitiesJOB PLAN - PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES 8 sessions : Total1.5 session : SPA 6.5 sessions : DCC (community)see job timetable below Job TimetableLocation/time/frequencyMondayAM clinicPM adminTuesdayAM SEND meeting and Comm Paeds governance SPAPM Clinic alt weeks( to include 6 MDT CP posture and mobility clinics each year) / admin alt weeksWednesdayAM AdminPM clinicThursdayAM IHA 1.75/monthADOS/ JAC 2/monthSafeguarding (delivered flexibly)0.131PACDC MDT 12.30-1.30PM Admin 2/month SPA 2/ monthFridayAM Clinic special school/ DSPM AdminPerson Specification Experience EssentialRelevant years general professional training in paediatricsRelevant higher specialist training in paediatrics with at least 1 year in a community paediatric post Training and experience otherwise equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST Have experience in assessing and examining young people and children in the field of safeguardingTraining and experience otherwise equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCSTHave experience in assessing and examining young people and children in the field of safeguardingDesirableOne year DGH Community PaediatricsSix months experience in a specialty useful to the Department eg neurology, neurodisability, child and adolescent mental healthSpecialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child health practice to take a lead role in that area Management EssentialUnderstanding of management issues, clinical governance, service planning and development and quality improvementWillingness to lead service developmentsDesirableDemonstrated ability to manage eg project work, mentoring junior staffDemonstrated ability to take on leadership role Qualifications EssentialFull GMC RegistrationMB BCh or equivalentHigher qualification in Paediatrics -MRCPCH or equivalent.Evidence of level 3 competencies in Community Child HealthLevel 3 Child Protection TrainingOn GMC's Specialist Register or be no more than three months from obtaining CCST at interview dateDesirableOther relevant qualification (eg BSc) Teaching skills EssentialEvidence of teaching experienceDesirableFormal training in teaching methods eg Train the Trainers courseDemonstrated ability in teaching and training Academic Achievements /Research EssentialRelevant up to date CPD recordDemonstrable experience of participation in regular clinical audit and the ability to effect change.Demonstrable experience of working to the clinical governance agendaDesirableResearch experience and training, presentations and publications Clinical Governance / Audit EssentialEvidence of participation in auditDesirableUnderstanding and willingness to follow clinical governance agenda Personal Skills EssentialGood written and oral communication skills Demonstrates ability to manage time effectivelyDemonstrable effective interpersonal skills.Demonstrable ability to relate to and work within a teamDemonstrates a desire to work at DGHWilling to work unsupervised and make decisionsAbility to function under pressure and deal with stressAbility to function effectively within an MDTAbility to make decisions and show leadershipoMedically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, demonstrating resilience under pressureDesirableDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively eg report writing, thesis IT skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and make decisionsDemonstrated ability to lead a MDT Person Specification Experience EssentialRelevant years general professional training in paediatricsRelevant higher specialist training in paediatrics with at least 1 year in a community paediatric post Training and experience otherwise equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST Have experience in assessing and examining young people and children in the field of safeguardingTraining and experience otherwise equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCSTHave experience in assessing and examining young people and children in the field of safeguardingDesirableOne year DGH Community PaediatricsSix months experience in a specialty useful to the Department eg neurology, neurodisability, child and adolescent mental healthSpecialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child health practice to take a lead role in that area Management EssentialUnderstanding of management issues, clinical governance, service planning and development and quality improvementWillingness to lead service developmentsDesirableDemonstrated ability to manage eg project work, mentoring junior staffDemonstrated ability to take on leadership role Qualifications EssentialFull GMC RegistrationMB BCh or equivalentHigher qualification in Paediatrics -MRCPCH or equivalent.Evidence of level 3 competencies in Community Child HealthLevel 3 Child Protection TrainingOn GMC's Specialist Register or be no more than three months from obtaining CCST at interview dateDesirableOther relevant qualification (eg BSc) Teaching skills EssentialEvidence of teaching experienceDesirableFormal training in teaching methods eg Train the Trainers courseDemonstrated ability in teaching and training Academic Achievements /Research EssentialRelevant up to date CPD recordDemonstrable experience of participation in regular clinical audit and the ability to effect change.Demonstrable experience of working to the clinical governance agendaDesirableResearch experience and training, presentations and publications Clinical Governance / Audit EssentialEvidence of participation in auditDesirableUnderstanding and willingness to follow clinical governance agenda Personal Skills EssentialGood written and oral communication skills Demonstrates ability to manage time effectivelyDemonstrable effective interpersonal skills.Demonstrable ability to relate to and work within a teamDemonstrates a desire to work at DGHWilling to work unsupervised and make decisionsAbility to function under pressure and deal with stressAbility to function effectively within an MDTAbility to make decisions and show leadershipoMedically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, demonstrating resilience under pressureDesirableDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively eg report writing, thesis IT skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and make decisionsDemonstrated ability to lead a MDTDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameAiredale NHS Foundation TrustAddressAiredale General HospitalSkipton RoadSteetonBD20 6TDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameAiredale NHS Foundation TrustAddressAiredale General HospitalSkipton RoadSteetonBD20 6TDUnited KingdomEmployer's website