Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant General Paediatrician.
We are looking for two enthusiastic and highly motivated colleagues to join our established team of General Paediatricians.
There are two full time, 10 PA, posts available. However, applicants wishing to work less than full time are also encouraged to apply.
There is an opportunity to develop a specialist interest to compliment those already held within the department. A specialist interest in epilepsy, adolescent mental health and acute paediatric medicine would be particularly welcome.
The successful candidate will join 14 existing General Paediatricians in providing general paediatric cover in a hot-week rota 1:12 with 1:12 on call. The neonatal unit is covered by six other consultants on a separate rota.
Main duties of the job
In summary the post holders will contribute to the following clinical services:
o Inpatient care for general paediatric wards.
o Paediatric Assessment Unit shifts
o Advice and Guidance service for Primary Care.
o Rapid Access Clinics
o General Paediatric clinics
o Special Interest work
o Late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with on call (additional to a middle grade or nurse practitioner)
o Supervision of junior doctors.
o The care and support of other team members and colleagues.
SPA activity
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We really value the impact that you as a Consultant will have on our patients and services; we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
- Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust payment
- Relocation Assistance
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for details.
In summary the post holders will contribute to the following clinical services:
Inpatient care for general paediatric wards.
Paediatric Assessment Unit shifts
Advice and Guidance service for Primary Care.
Rapid Access Clinics
General Paediatric clinics
Special Interest work
Late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with on call (additional to a middle grade or nurse practitioner)
Supervision of junior doctors.
The care and support of other team members and colleagues.
SPA activity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have achieved a CCT OR Can provide evidence that he/she is within 6 months of the CCT date at the time of interview, and is expected to achieve CCT
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in acute general paediatrics
- Expertise in managing safeguarding
Desirable
- Epilepsy experience or SPIN in epilepsy
- Experience of adolescent and integrated mental health medicine
Skills
Essential
- willingness to take a lead in developing/ managing a clinical area
- well experienced in postgraduate teaching and training
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA15DA