Specialty Doctor in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics
The Paediatric Department is looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to work within the Multidisciplinary Child Development Team at the Royal Surrey Hospital.
This is a part-time post comprising 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) with no on-call requirement. Due to the nature of the role, which involves working closely with schools, the department is open to flexible working options that meet both the needs of the service and enable a positive work/life balance for the successful applicant.
The Trust supports applicants who wish to consider specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will work in a well-established and supportive Multidisciplinary Child Development Team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to assess children with developmental delays, including social communication difficulties.
About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job Responsibilities
This post is planned to provide 7.5 PAs of support to neuro-developmental Paediatrics with no on-call commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full Registration with GMC with a license to practice
* MB BS or equivalent
* MRCPCH (theory) or Diploma of Child Health
* Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
* MRCPCH (clinical) or equivalent
* Higher degree e.g. Postgraduate qualification in paediatric Neurodisability (Diploma/MSc).
Experience
* Clinical experience in: Acute paediatrics and Paediatric Neurodisability
* Completion of foundation training and at least two additional years of experience in Paediatric specialties
* NHS Experience
Knowledge
* Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
* Understanding of the importance of multiagency working in the context of managing children with complex neurodisability.
* Knowledge of 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018' and the relevant RCPCH guidance relating to Safeguarding.
* Training and experience in the use of standardised assessment tools in children with developmental disorders.
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.
Salary: £59,175 to £95,400 per annum, pro rata (DOE)
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