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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

About

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, proud to provide excellent care at the heart of our communities. We have been rated as Good by the CQC and are one of the best places to work in the NHS, as judged by the HSJ. The Trust is responsible for delivering a wide range of community health services across the whole of Hertfordshire. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and encourage applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We support staff to achieve a better work-life balance through a variety of flexible working arrangements and have a good track record for recruiting disabled people. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria for the post as detailed in the person specification will be interviewed. If you have a learning disability you can complete an easy read job application. You will need to send this to hct.careers@nhs.net

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Trust Values underpin the work we do each day, and we welcome applicants who share the same values.

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Contact

Address: Unit 1A Howard Court; 14 Tewin Road; Welwyn Garden City; Hertfordshire; AL7 1BW
Contact Number: 01707 388000

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Ref: 812-CC-23-MEDCYP-CCP-01 Vacancy ID: 5345425

Consultant Community Paediatrician

Closed for applications on: 8-Jul-2023 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 8-Jul-2023 00:00

Location

Site: Peace Children's Centre
Address: Peace Prospect
Town: Watford
Postcode: WD17 3EW
Major / Minor Region: Hertfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

10 sessions per week (10 PAs per week & 8.50 PA's per week)

Salary

Salary: £88,364 - £119,133 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)

Specialty

Main area: Paediatrics

Interview date: 10/08/2023

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is expected that the post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment including autism and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly ‘intake meeting’ to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Timely written and verbal reports are an integral part of this role.

Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.

A multidisciplinary autism assessment pathway is in place. Highly specialist speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists are part of the team. It is envisaged that the pathway will be refined in the light of further experience. The post holder could be part of this autism assessment team.

Please see all attached documents for full details.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band and are subject to a probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [email protected]

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.

If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered with GMC (Full)
MB, BS or equivalent
MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience in managing children with neuro development, neuro-disability
Experience in assessing and managing children with special educational needs and social paediatrics, including safeguarding. Intercollegiate safeguarding training at Level 3
CCT in Paediatrics with all relevant experience in Community Paediatrics (minimum of 2 years). The applicant must be within 6 months of obtaining his/her CCT at the time of interview. Candidate applying via GMC CESR (PMET B) must have the CCT at the time of application.

Desirable criteria

A higher Medical Degree
Appropriate interest in sub-speciality in community paediatrics
Experience in using specific assessment tools such as ADOS/ADI / DISCO for communication disorders, Griffith’s neurodevelopment assessment, Schedule of growing skills Paediatric neurology aspects of neuro disability.

Management

Essential criteria

An enthusiasm for governance and clinical audit and a willingness to be involved in departmental management
Audit projects completed

Desirable criteria

A management course completed/experience in management

Driving

Essential criteria

Able to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post

Teaching & Training

Essential criteria

Enthusiasm for teaching.

Desirable criteria

Attending a Teaching the Teachers to Teach course
Publications, Papers and presentations. A relevant and continuing research interest

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Strong commitment to Children’s Services
Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
High standards of professional probity

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good presentation skills (oral and written)
Computer literate e.g. use of Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook)
Openness, flexibility, clarity and maturity. Ability to work as a member of a team. Good communication skills
Able to travel in order to meet the requirements of the post

Desirable criteria

Experience in developing multi-agency teams

Other

Essential criteria

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)