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.
The appointee will be accountable to the Children's Directorate which is within the Surgical Division at the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post (10PA) in General Paediatrics and will be based at Russells Hall Hospital.
The appointee will be expected to have SPIN training in specialty or CCT in paediatric specialty. This post includes providing clinical leadership, setting standards of clinical care, offering professional advice to doctors, nurses, Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups and promoting closer integration of primary and secondary health care services for children.
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, we will look to decrease the frequency. To support the on-call Consultant, there are 2 Registrars 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 proportionately reduced to account for any theatre PAs.
* 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: 07 April 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 253-0325-7083021
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 is with the Royal College for approval
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 of working in the specialty with evidence of competencies in line with the specialist curriculum
* APLS or equivalent (within past 4 years)
* NLS (within past 4 years)
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.
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: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
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