Specialty Doctor in Community Paeds - Continence Lead

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

This is a clinical role, undertaking assessment, formulation and intervention required to deliver the commissioned community paediatric service.

 The post holder will be working as part of the Specialist Children’s Service multi-disciplinary team and is expected to contribute to the development of best practice through participation in clinical governance activity. There is no out of hours on call requirement for this job.

 Communication

 1.     Good communication skills to allow effective work within a team of clinical and non- clinical staff in both health, education and social care professionals in order to fulfil the role as described.

 Leadership and advisory role Be the lead advisor in childhood bladder and bowel dysfunction including (Constipation, Enuresis & Encopresis) for children & young people with additional complex needs under the Bedfordshire Continence Service

2.     Contribute to the planning and strategic organisation of provider services for the Continence Service.

3. Use clinical expertise and knowledge to work collaboratively with system partners to influence planning and decision-making on Continence issues affecting children and young people with additional and special educational needs and disabilities.

4.     Support and advise Community Paediatric on Continence issues for children & young people with neurodevelopmental concerns and neuro-disability.

Clinical role

1.     Undertake clinical examinations, assessments and develop clinical management plans for children & young people, under the Continence Service, where clinically indicated.

2.     Undertake clinical examinations, assessments and develop clinical management plans for children & young people, referred to the Community Paediatric Service with neuro-developmental concerns and neuro-disability.

3.     Participation on the Child protection medical rota

4. To participate in undertaking other statutory health assessments such as initial health assessments for children in care and providing medical advice for education health and care plan (EHCP) as required.

5.     Providing expert advice on continence referrals to the advice when requested.

6.     Engagement in clinical networks relevant to role.

7.     Participation in Joint NDD Complex Case discussions

Human Resources

 1.     Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process

 Clinical and Practice Governance

 1.     Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

2.     Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.  

3.     The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes

4.     The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

5.     It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with GMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

6.     Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

7.     The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required

8.     The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical meetings and peer reviews

9.     The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

 General

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.

 To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

 All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

 This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 the following must be included in the job description.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.  Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

 Date: October 2024