Job Summary
We are a team of 21 consultants, including 6 consultant community paediatricians and 13 acute consultants. We have subspecialty interests across the spectrum of paediatric conditions. Within community paediatrics, we also have 2 specialist doctors and 4 specialty doctors, as well as a community higher specialist trainee SpR post. Also part of the community team are a clinical psychologist, assistant psychologist, ASD pathway practitioner, OTs and physios, and we work closely with speech and language therapy and educational psychology partners. There are established pathways for multidisciplinary assessment and management of neurodisability/neurodevelopmental conditions.
Main Duties of the Job
Each post attracts 10 programmed activities though we welcome applications for LTFT working. A hybrid post would include at least a 3PA community component. The post holder will be expected to:
1. Undertake the assessment and ongoing management of school-age children with suspected neurodevelopmental difficulties, particularly ADHD and ASD.
2. Take on direct responsibility for the care of children with learning and physical disabilities at a local Special School.
3. Participate in either the existing Safeguarding on-call rota (currently 1 in 7), including for children who are suspected victims of sexual abuse in-hours (additional training is available if required) and child death, or the acute paediatric on-call. The individual contribution could be discussed at pre-interview discussions and would be negotiated at job-planning.
4. Participate in diagnostic MDT assessment and ongoing management for preschool children.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during 2026 when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance/reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholders home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Date Posted
28 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number
153-M3616
Job Locations
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Longfleet Road,
Poole, Dorset
BH15 2JB
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC Registration
* MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience Essential
* Appropriate valid Child Protection qualifications (Minimum level 3)
* Experience teaching medical students, 12 months training and/or experience in Paediatric neurodevelopmental assessment, diagnosis, and management of ADHD and ASD
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Employers Website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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