Job summary
This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust and in particular the Community Child Health Service.
The service works out of 5 areas across East Kent with Consultants leading a multidisciplinary team including Speciality Doctor/ Psychologist/ Specialist Nurse/ SLT/OT and PT.
Feedback from last RCPCH review (June 2017) included 'met enthusiastic, happy and dedicated teams' 'Saw evidence of innovative working and service improvement' and 'evidence of good use of multidisciplinary teams, and effective skill mix including specialist nursing roles, and trainees. We heard glowing praise for the support provided by the administration teams.'
We are currently seeking a Consultant (10 PAs/ job) to join our multi-disciplinary. We work with children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of difficulties including developmental delay, developmental disorders, complex neuro-disability, as well as acting as Medical Advisor in relation to Adoption work.
Main duties of the job
We can offer:o Co-location of the multi-disciplinary teamo Regular team meetings (business and CPD)o External CPDo Regular appraisals and opportunity for development.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Kent, the Garden of England, has easy access to London and is close to good transport links giving easy access to the channel tunnel, Dover ferry port and the Eurostar, which makes Europe easy to reach. Also close by are Ashford and the university city of Canterbury, which is vibrant and lively with a theatre, bars and restaurants as well as many historic sites.
The Trust also offers a range of staff benefits through the 'We care rewards scheme, such as discount for high street shopping, leisure and holidays.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss these posts further please contact Dr Ogunbona on 01304 222521
Job description
Job responsibilities
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of joining the specialist register.
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Medical qualification or equivalent and appropriate Royal College membership or fellowship or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- High Diploma (Fellowship or membership) of speciality college
- Applicant to evidence that they are within 6 months of CCCT and is expected to achieve a CCT.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
Skills and experience
Essential
- Has completed higher specialist training in paediatrics including 2 years of Community Paediatrics or Neuro-disability
- Experience of completing IHAs for LAC
Desirable
- Has completed GRID training in Community Child Health.
- Trained in Child Sexual abuse work.
- Court skills and report writing as well as court experience Training in ASD tool e.g. ADI, ADOS
- Adoption work
Clinical governance
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance and appraisals
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator and team player
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their speciality
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice
Other requirements
Essential
- Can demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel across sites effectively
Desirable
- Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Beacon
Folkstone
CT19 5DN