Consultant - Paediatrics W/I in Epilepsy

Consultant - Paediatrics W/I in Epilepsy

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team delivering excellent general and neonatal care in a beautiful area of the country. With our expanding team, our commitment to evolving our services, and the upcoming new Women and Children's hospital within 5 years, this is an exciting time to join us.

The successful applicant will become part of our close-knit, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team and will enjoy a healthy work-life balance along with the benefits of Cornwall's diverse, coastal lifestyle.

A formal job plan will be agreed upon between the successful candidate and the Clinical Director, in consultation with consultant colleagues and the Medical Director, based on departmental needs and the individual's strengths and interests, ensuring flexibility to recruit the best applicants.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in managing general paediatric and neonatal patients.
• Share responsibility with colleagues for the daily management of the child health department.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students where applicable.
• Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfill duties as per weekly timetable, including out-of-hours responsibilities.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the largest healthcare provider in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, serving the region with our staff and services.

With over 5,000 staff, a budget of £380 million, and 750 beds, we collaborate with health and social care organizations, including NHS Kernow and NHS England, to meet local healthcare needs. We provide a range of acute, medical, surgical, and specialist services to approximately 500,000 people, with numbers increasing during busy holiday seasons.

The Trust is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Exeter Medical School, committed to advancing clinical services and expanding locally available specialist care.

We offer a rewarding career in a supportive environment, with extensive educational opportunities to help you develop your full potential and skills to deliver outstanding healthcare to the community.

Enjoy a high quality of life in a location offering outdoor activities and educational opportunities-ideal for families and career development.

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Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
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• Employment history and references
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record checks
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Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Relevant CCT (in General Paediatrics) or equivalent (GMC confirmation required within 6 months of AAC)
• MRCPCH accreditation
• Higher degree or additional qualification (e.g., MD, MSc)

Experience

• Clinical training and experience in paediatrics equivalent to UK CCT requirements
• Ability to practice independently at a consultant level in paediatrics
• Applicable SPIN modules depending on interests

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any previous convictions.