Job summary This is a full time Consultant post (10 PA) in Paediatrics based at Russells Hall Hospital. Our team of highly motivated Consultants and Doctors span a vast range of specialties. You will work within a well-supported and multi-disciplined team, ensuring you reach your full potential. Our hospital is forward looking and well equipped, providing you with the very best environment to work in. New appointees will join a team of 12 Consultants, 12 middle grades, 16 lower grades and 3 ANNP's in an integrated multi-professional model of care. The paediatric department at Dudley is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, good working relationships and an enthusiasm for teaching and training. There are well-developed links with tertiary units at Birmingham Children's Hospital and in London with several specialist outreach clinics. We would welcome applicants with an established special interest. Additionally, candidates who wish to develop an interest in a paediatric sub-speciality will be supported to undertake SPIN modules in conjunction with Birmingham Children's Hospital The department is planning to expand further in both acute and community paediatric services. The successful candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to the planning and redesign of paediatric services. The future paediatric strategy is to split the neonatal and acute paediatric rotas Main duties of the job This is a non-resident post with current on-call commitments for acute paediatrics and neonates on a 1 in 9 basis, 5% supplement. With the recruitment of additional Consultants will look to decrease the frequency. To support the on-call Consultant there are 2 Registrar's and 2 SHO's/ ANNP's resident on-site overnight. A minimum of 3 clinics per week (roughly 25% general and 75% specialty - actual numbers may change). Clinics will be be proportionately reduced to account for any theatre PAs. To work collaboratively with Acute and Community Consultant Paediatrician colleagues in developing out-reach paediatric services, facilitating collaborative working and promoting the philosophy of an integrated child health service. Provide clinical leadership. Has a responsibility for teaching / training and educational supervision. Sets standards of clinical care. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 253-1124-6760472 Job locations Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. The Job Description has been approved by The Royal College of Paediatricians Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. The Job Description has been approved by The Royal College of Paediatricians Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH (by examination) or equivalent Registration Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice On GMC Specialist Register for General Paediatrics with full registration or proposed date of CCT must be within 6 months of interview Experience Essential Extensive experience if working in the speciality with evidence of competencies in line with the specialist curriculum Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the speciality Desirable Experience of teaching special clinical skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH (by examination) or equivalent Registration Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice On GMC Specialist Register for General Paediatrics with full registration or proposed date of CCT must be within 6 months of interview Experience Essential Extensive experience if working in the speciality with evidence of competencies in line with the specialist curriculum Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the speciality Desirable Experience of teaching special clinical skills 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)