Speciality Doctor Community Paediatrics

Job overview

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics.

The post-holder will work within our Community Paediatrics Service, working closely with colleagues in the NCIC Community Children’s Services, Primary Care, Local Authorities and Acute Paediatrics services in Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle and West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. Close links are built between NCIC, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in relation to children with mental health problems and learning difficulties.

NCIC is the only countywide provider of community health services in Cumbria and sees more than a fifth of the population in any one year. We provide local NHS services including community hospitals, countywide services in diabetes and neurology and community services such as district nursing, health visiting, dentistry, podiatry, learning disability and mental health services as well as children’s service.

The job plans are designed for ten programmed activities (PA). However, part-time applications will be considered. Sessions will be allocated within the individual's job plan for the development of specialist interest and training. An average of 1.5 PA sessions per week for full-time employees will be protected for supporting professional activities.

Main duties of the job

• The Specialty Doctor is responsible to the Consultants in Community Paediatrics. In his/her work, the jobholder liaises with other healthcare professionals within and outside of Community Paediatric team in day-to-day care for paediatric patients and their families.
• Assess, diagnose and manage children and young people with developmental, behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and complex health needs in community settings
• Run community paediatric clinics for developmental concerns, neurodisability and chronic health conditions under consultant supervision and within agreed competences.
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments for autism spectrum disorder in line with current pathways.
• Undertake initial health assessments for looked after children and support care planning.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide medical advice and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including contribution to educational health and care plans (EHCP)
• Maintain accurate clinical records, prepare reports, and contribute to statutory documentation and professional communication.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvements, and service developmental activities.
• Support teaching, supervision, and training of junior colleagues and contribute ti continuing professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.