Locum Consultant in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics (6 months F/T)
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Main area: Community Paediatrics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract: 6 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 412-W&C-6977287
Site: Mid Cheshire Hospital (Community Sites)
Town: Crewe
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 24/03/2025
Job overview
The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in the Neurodevelopmental field of Community Paediatrics and will be expected to deliver appropriate subspecialty care in Neurodevelopmental medicine.
The post holder will be a Consultant member of the Community Paediatric Service. Working autonomously, this role will take responsibility for the patients under their care and manage a full range of presentations within the Service.
The successful candidate will undertake independent outpatient clinics, employing the necessary clinical decision skills to formulate appropriate management plans for the patients under their care. In addition, the appointee will cover the on-call in-hours rota.
The post holder will have the necessary understanding of their own limits and seek help when required, and will be involved with the assessment of children on Neurodevelopment pathways.
Main duties of the job
Aims of the Service:
* To ensure that the health needs of children within Central Cheshire are met so that every child attains his/her potential.
* To identify, as early as possible, any children with special needs, so that relevant services and support are given to minimize the effect of the problem.
* To provide a timely and comprehensive service.
The post holder will be expected to:
* Provide leadership/direction within the specialty.
* Deliver a team approach to care through the establishment of explicit lines of communication, ensuring that the roles and responsibilities of doctors and nursing staff are clearly defined.
* Participate in multidisciplinary forums to ensure that patients receive care appropriate to their needs.
* Ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision.
* Be responsible for self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities.
* Undertake statutory and mandatory training as deemed appropriate by the Trust.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
* Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire and West Cheshire and Chester.
The Trust provides high-quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services, and intermediate care.
The Trust employs over 5,000 members of staff.
A wide range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with local partnerships.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached JD for more information regarding the clinical duties and responsibilities.
The Community Paediatric Service is divided geographically into two areas. The service is Consultant led, with Specialty Doctor and Specialist Higher Trainee (ST3+) support.
The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in Community Paediatrics and will be expected to deliver appropriate subspecialty care in Neurodevelopmental medicine.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
* Community Paediatric experience
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
* Relevant Specialty clinical knowledge.
* Aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
* Interest and experience in looked after children, adoptions, and fostering.
Teaching and Education
* Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Key Messages
• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered.
• Selection is based on the Trust's values and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK.
• Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point of the pay band.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application.
• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one).
• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed-term positions when both parties agree.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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