Job summary Consultant Community Paediatrician Special Interest in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Epilepsy This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of dynamic and experienced community paediatricians in an active and progressive department at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. We work closely with our acute paediatric colleagues and are an active training unit. The community paediatric team hold clinics at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide consultant input into the child development and Neurodevelopmental service and will also undertake Initial Health Assessments for Children in Care. There is no out of hours commitment with this post. Main duties of the job Maintenance of high-quality patient centred care Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity Active participation in continuing medical education About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-2425-1535 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to: Work with a dedicated team of community and developmental paediatric consultants to deliver holistic and multi-disciplinary care to children with developmental disorders and complex health needs in the locality. They will work alongside specialist community nurses, paediatric therapists and child psychologists. Liaise with colleagues in Primary Care, Education (including the provision of health advice for the Special Education Needs and Disability assessment process) and Social Services in the delivery of care. Support statutory services undertaken by the department which will include Children in Care Initial Health assessments and may include safeguarding assessments of physical injuries and neglect. Contribute to service development, departmental clinical governance and annual appraisals towards revalidation with the GMC. Participate in postgraduate training within the clinical environment and support paediatric trainees. This post also offers additional opportunity for the successful applicant to undertake the role of Designated Doctor for Children in Care, accountable to NHS North East & North Cumbria ICB, dependent on meeting the required personal specification for the role. Details are outlined in the separate job description. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to: Work with a dedicated team of community and developmental paediatric consultants to deliver holistic and multi-disciplinary care to children with developmental disorders and complex health needs in the locality. They will work alongside specialist community nurses, paediatric therapists and child psychologists. Liaise with colleagues in Primary Care, Education (including the provision of health advice for the Special Education Needs and Disability assessment process) and Social Services in the delivery of care. Support statutory services undertaken by the department which will include Children in Care Initial Health assessments and may include safeguarding assessments of physical injuries and neglect. Contribute to service development, departmental clinical governance and annual appraisals towards revalidation with the GMC. Participate in postgraduate training within the clinical environment and support paediatric trainees. This post also offers additional opportunity for the successful applicant to undertake the role of Designated Doctor for Children in Care, accountable to NHS North East & North Cumbria ICB, dependent on meeting the required personal specification for the role. Details are outlined in the separate job description. Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas Experience Essential Experience in General Paediatrics, Paediatric Neurodevelopment and Epilepsy Relevant higher specialist training, including community paediatric experience or is able to demonstrate having achieved competencies equivalent to the highest specialist paediatric training Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex patients Teaching experience in a wide variety of settings Audit/QIP: evidence of understanding of audit principles and having taken a lead role Leading a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Evidence of previous experience in undertaking epilepsy clinics Evidence of previous experience in undertaking neurodisability/neurdevelopment clinics (patients with cerebral palsy, complex multisystem neuro genetic or neurometabolic patients) Specialist experience/training in particular area of CCH practice Attendance at a recognised teaching course e.g. Teaching the Teachers Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national or international level Enthusiasm for undertaking clinical research in a relevant area Training in research methodology and practical experience of clinical research Qualifications Essential CCT/CCST or equivalent accreditation and community paediatrics or equivalent training and experience MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas On specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Approved training in child protection/safeguarding at Level 3 in line with the intercollegic guidelines Level 3 competencies in the intercollegic guidelines - knowledge, skills and competencies for children in care PET level 3 training or SPIN in epilepsy Desirable Sheffield neurodisability diploma or equivalent experience Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Experience of disability and neurodevelopmental paediatrics Experience in undertaking initial health assessments for children in care or a willingness to undertake these assessments with support. Effective communicator and team worker Ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment of children with understanding of relevant psychosocial factors and liaise effectively with other professionals to ensure treatment and support Able to assess a child with epilepsy, organise investigations as indicated, manage with anti-epileptic medication at second tier level and request neurology opinion appropriately Able to demonstrate an understanding of the absolute need for child advocacy in any forum Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multi- agency context Effective time management, able to work under pressure Flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues Highly developed IT skills Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary/multiagency team Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders Understand multiagency working in the context of the management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and children in care Special Requirements Essential An exceptional practitioner who is able to demonstrate ambition for themselves, the team and the service Membership of appropriate professional groups Active involvement in Continuing Professional Development Ability to be flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient An understanding of equality and diversity within the workforce and how can it impact on this post Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas Experience Essential Experience in General Paediatrics, Paediatric Neurodevelopment and Epilepsy Relevant higher specialist training, including community paediatric experience or is able to demonstrate having achieved competencies equivalent to the highest specialist paediatric training Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex patients Teaching experience in a wide variety of settings Audit/QIP: evidence of understanding of audit principles and having taken a lead role Leading a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Evidence of previous experience in undertaking epilepsy clinics Evidence of previous experience in undertaking neurodisability/neurdevelopment clinics (patients with cerebral palsy, complex multisystem neuro genetic or neurometabolic patients) Specialist experience/training in particular area of CCH practice Attendance at a recognised teaching course e.g. Teaching the Teachers Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national or international level Enthusiasm for undertaking clinical research in a relevant area Training in research methodology and practical experience of clinical research Qualifications Essential CCT/CCST or equivalent accreditation and community paediatrics or equivalent training and experience MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas On specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Approved training in child protection/safeguarding at Level 3 in line with the intercollegic guidelines Level 3 competencies in the intercollegic guidelines - knowledge, skills and competencies for children in care PET level 3 training or SPIN in epilepsy Desirable Sheffield neurodisability diploma or equivalent experience Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Experience of disability and neurodevelopmental paediatrics Experience in undertaking initial health assessments for children in care or a willingness to undertake these assessments with support. Effective communicator and team worker Ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment of children with understanding of relevant psychosocial factors and liaise effectively with other professionals to ensure treatment and support Able to assess a child with epilepsy, organise investigations as indicated, manage with anti-epileptic medication at second tier level and request neurology opinion appropriately Able to demonstrate an understanding of the absolute need for child advocacy in any forum Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multi- agency context Effective time management, able to work under pressure Flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues Highly developed IT skills Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary/multiagency team Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders Understand multiagency working in the context of the management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and children in care Special Requirements Essential An exceptional practitioner who is able to demonstrate ambition for themselves, the team and the service Membership of appropriate professional groups Active involvement in Continuing Professional Development Ability to be flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient An understanding of equality and diversity within the workforce and how can it impact on this post Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)