Consultant in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics

Consultant in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics Consultant

Main area Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8.5 sessions per week Job ref -321-A

Site Countess of Chester Hospital Town Chester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/07/:59

We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Paediatrician to join the Neurodevelopmental Team at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering high-quality clinical care to children and young people across Chester.

As a Consultant colleague, you will be part of a wider paediatric workforce that includes 13 Consultant General Paediatricians and a range of other medical professionals within our fully integrated directorate.

The post is offered as a part-time position (8.5 programmed activities). However, applications from candidates wishing to job share or work less than full time are warmly welcomed.

There is scope within the service to tailor specific roles and responsibilities to the successful applicant, taking into account both individual and evolving service needs.

Main duties of the job

The directorate provides comprehensive health services for children in Chester and the surrounding areas, working loosely with Local Authority partners to develop and deliver children's services in line with national policy.

The post holder will work collaboratively with a broad range of professionals, including paramedical services (Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists), Specialist Nurses, Health Visitors, and School Nursing teams. Community work also involves close liaison with Local Authority teams - including the Local Education Authority and Social Care - and with voluntary sector organisations. Strong and effective working relationships are already well established with our secretarial and administrative staff. We also maintain excellent collaborative relationships with colleagues in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and participate in established clinical networks with Consultants at the regional tertiary centre, Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Person specification Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS / MBCHB / MRCPCH
• MSc or further qualification in Community Child Health
• GRID

Experience

• Wide experience in general paediatrics with specialist knowledge of community child health (CCH).
• Competent in all aspects of CCH including child public health, behavioural paediatrics, safeguarding including CLA and Neurodisability.
• Have substantial clinical experience of the health needs of looked after children

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the role. Applicants will pay a small annual fee, which will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may be considered; the Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules. Overseas candidates are responsible for their travel expenses.