Job summary
We are looking for an innovative Consultant Paediatrician to join our exceptional Bolton NHS Foundation Trust team.
Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to welcome applications for the post of Consultant Paediatrician within the families division. We are looking for highly motivated colleagues with excellent communication and team working skills who want to deliver the best care for our local paediatric population. The post holder should have a broad training in general paediatric medicine.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include delivering unscheduled care in the Children and Young Person's unit, comprising an admission and observation unit and inpatient ward, carrying out child protection medical assessments requested by social care under section 47 of the Children's Act, providing rapid access and outpatient clinics, and the supervision and training of resident doctors and advanced nurse practitioners. Non-resident on-call duties will be included.
Additional interests or responsibilities that complement the department will be offered, supported or developed where appropriate.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from community services in Bolton to hospital services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have been given a CQC rating of Good for services for children and young people in October 2023. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they do not need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The Family Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care for maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. The Division is a Centre of Excellence for Women's and Children's services and has a credible and enviable reputation. We deliver over 6,000 babies and carry around 1500 gynaecological procedures each year, making us a specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in the North West Sector of Manchester and beyond.
Date posted: 27 March 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 241-192FC-25
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job responsibilities
The post holder should have a broad training in paediatrics and must hold full and specialist registration with a licence to practise with General Medical Council. Additionally, they should be holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by the date of interview. Development of an area of special interest will be encouraged. The post holder will be expected to participate in hot week, on-call and safeguarding rotas, and to undertake resident evening shifts. The successful candidate is expected to undertake clinics at Royal Bolton Hospital following the planned move back to site from the current city centre location.
Person Specification
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Essential
* GMC Registered
* MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
* Higher Degree
Skills
Essential
* Able to prioritise workload effectively to manage targets within defined timescales
Experience
Essential
* NHS experience
* Exposure to all aspects of paediatrics
* Teaching experience
Desirable
* Medical education and supervision of doctors in training
Knowledge
Essential
* ST or equivalent training in paediatrics
* Evidence of appropriate CPD
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk
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