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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Neurology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
425-24-6203521
Employer
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
06/09/2024

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Consultant Paediatric Neurologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Neurology team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist. Applications are invited from candidates with appropriate training and experience for the post of Consultant in Paediatric Neurology. The specialist team are keen to develop specialist interests within neurology and there would be an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop within their area of special interest. This would be discussed with the specialist team to ensure that the specialist skills compliment and support the existing team and the neurology service.

The post is full-time and is based predominantly at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and the Ryegate Children’s Centre.

Applicants should possess CCST/CCT in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) at the time of commencing the appointment or be within 6 months of CCST/CCT at the time of interview, or have equivalent level training, and have had appropriate experience within a dedicated Paediatric     Neurology Unit of general paediatric neurology. This post is designed to support and develop Paediatric Neurology services and it is expected the successful candidate will have appropriate experience and enthusiasm in this area of medicine.

If the person appointed elects to undertake a maximum part-time contract, he/she will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her duties to the post and give them priority at all times.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES OF POST:

1. General Duties - to deliver general paediatric neurology services and epilepsy services. This role will include on call. 

2. Liaison - to work with the Trusts Management team to make optimum use of clinical and other resources. 

3. Teaching - to take part in the training programme at undergraduate and post graduate level. 

4. Research and Audit - to take part in local, regional and national audit. 

5. Continuing Professional Development - the Trust is committed to supporting the professional and personal development of consultant staff. 

6. Cover - to take a share in providing on-call consultant cover and will be required to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. 

Working for our organisation

Sheffield Children’s is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision “to create a healthier future for children and young people.” 

  • Outstanding patient care
  • Brilliant place to work
  • Leader in children’s health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Dr Sally Gibbs Tel- 0114 2267917 Email- [email protected]

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 6th September 2024.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change. 

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Children’s being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]

 Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

·        Compassion – leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect

·         Accountability – striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility

·         Respect – value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion

·         Excellence – delivering a high-quality standard of care

 

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • APLS training / Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant Higher Degree

Training

Essential criteria
  • Should have completed a recognised higher specialised training programme or equivalent in paediatrics with Higher Specialist training in Neurology, i.e. must have CCST/CCT in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) or be within 6 months of attaining it

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Wide experience in Paediatric Neurology with at least 3 years' experience in a tertiary centre and experience in epilepsy and pre-surgical evaluation
  • Good clinical experience in paediatrics

Audit/Research

Essential criteria
  • Competence in clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors
Desirable criteria
  • Specific training in education and/or appraisal

Management

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of management
  • Specific management training

Other Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
  • Good communication skills

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • GMC Registration
  • MDU/MPS
  • Right to residency in the UK

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sally Gibbs
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0114 2267917
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