Job summary
1. This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
2. 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SAS doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over a period of up to 5 years, to facilitate an extended period of leave. The scheme enables the opportunity for planning a 'holiday of a lifetime' or extended paid break
We are inviting applications from an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician to work with our ARFID Team. Are you someone who enjoys working with young people and families, is a team player, can bring experience of working with young people with a range of health conditions, and is willing to be flexible according to patient need? Do you love to learn and want to make a contribution to developing excellent standards of care? If so, we are keen to meet you!
Main duties of the job
We are in the process of creating a specialist ARFID pathway and team working with 0 - 18 year olds and their families. We offer an inclusive and supportive team environment and are keen to support your professional development and wellbeing. Our multi-disciplinary team includes Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Dietetic, Psychiatry, CAMHS Practitioner and Paediatric posts, supported by a friendly Admin Team.
As a Consultant Paediatrician you will be making an active contribution to our multi-disciplinary approach to assessment and treatment for young people with ARFID and related eating difficulties. Our interventions are formulation-based and in line with the latest evidence as well as national and international guidance. Our approach involves a combination of mental health, dietetic and medical input, with multi-disciplinary, multi-modal care packages tailored according to individual need.
You will be part of a cutting-edge service at the forefront of developments for people with ARFID and committed to improving care for this patient group. You will have the opportunity to be involved in our training activities alongside delivering evidence-based interventions. We work hard to involve our service users in efforts to shape and improve what we offer.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are also offering:
3. Up to £12k relocation expenses
4. Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
5. £2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
6. NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
7. Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
8. Friendly Colleagues
9. Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
10. Subsidised gyms and free physio service
11. We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
12. Well established county wide teaching program
13. Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
14. Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
15. Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
16. Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the vacancy available, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Come visit us, meet the team and see why our trainees come and stay and how we invest in our people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
17. Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice. Name on Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date, and is expected to achieve a CCT
18. Registered Medical Practitioner
19. Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.
20. MRCPCH or equivalent
21. MBBS or equivalent
22. Registerable medical qualification
Desirable
23. Other higher degree or diploma (, MD)
Experience
Essential
24. 3 years as a doctor post registration
25. 6 months in relevant specialism
26. Wide experience in all aspects of general paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
27. Specialist training in general paediatrics
28. Evidenced Level 3 safeguarding training
29. Experience in day to day organisation of general paediatric services
Desirable
30. Experience caring for children with eating disorders
31. Specialist interest in nutrition
32. Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
33. Experience of leadership and management.
34. Evidence of mental health training, or paediatric nutrition or paediatric endocrinology
35. Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Clinical Governance
Essential
36. A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
37. Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
Essential
38. Effective team working
39. Leadership qualities
40. Flexibility
41. Research
42. Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
Teaching
Essential
43. Teaching and Presentation Skills