Consultant General Paediatrician

Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant General Paediatrician at Somerset Foundation Trust - Yeovil Site.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated colleague to join our established team. Further subspecialty interests to complement those of the department would be welcomed.

There are currently 10 programmed activities available for this post.

This is a permanent position which offers possibilities for individual applicants subspecialty interests to complement the department (diabetes, oncology, allergy are particularly welcomed but all interests considered including leadership experience/development interest).

The successful candidate will join an existing team of six Consultants and one Associate Specialist on a 1:7 rota with on call. This will increase imminently to a 1:8 rota dependent on successful candidates. Active workforce review is continuing to work towards the RCPCH national 'Facing the Future' standards of a 1:10 acute rota.

Main duties of the job

The post supports and develops General Paediatrics services in South Somerset and is based at Yeovil District Hospital. The appointee will work within the Paediatric department contributing to General Paediatric service delivery. There is an opportunity in developing a special interest in Oncology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Safeguarding. There are active opportunities for a focus of clinical service development between both Yeovil and Musgrove Park acute sites together with the senior leadership team.

Job responsibilities

Provide general in-patient and outpatient paediatric services for children & young people, also for new born infants who require specialist input as for a level 1 unit.

To be integrated into the current "Consultant of the Week" system for one week in seven with prospective cover. Share in the non-resident on-call responsibilities, including conducting ward rounds when "Consultant of the Week". During this week starting on Friday morning, the consultant is responsible for all admissions and has no other fixed morning clinics and is on-call over the weekend & for one other night. The consultant will not be expected to work on the Monday afternoon following the weekend on-call nor the following Friday.

Work within the existing multidisciplinary teams to provide continuity of care.

Contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program.

Contribute to the training and supervision of trainee doctors.

Fulfil requirements of continuing professional development, clinical governance, and appraisal.

Contribute to the strategic and administrative development of the department and local Child Health services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree and Royal College membership, or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in INSERT via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights.
• An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).

Experience

• Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Paediatrics.
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.
• Provide high quality care for Paediatrics.
• Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.

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.

£105,504 to £139,882 a year. On Call Supplement of 5% for 1:8 Rota requirement.