Job Introduction
Join Us as an Specialty Doctor in Developmental Paediatrics...
Step into a role that values your expertise while offering unparalleled support for your professional and personal well-being.
With a competitive salary of £51,260 - £94,306 (Medical and Dental Payscale) and access to the NHS Pension, this position is designed to reward your dedication and skills.
You’ll benefit from exclusive perks such as:
- Financial Savings: Discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers for special moments through My Reward Hub.
- Flexible Pay Access: Get your wages as you earn them, avoiding financial stress during life’s emergencies.
- Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive online and face-to-face resources for mental and physical health, career coaching, counselling, and post-trauma assistance.
- Continuous Development: Access bespoke career pathways, eLearning, and ongoing CPD opportunities through our ‘Outstanding’ learning team, The Learning Enterprise.
- Innovative Environment: Work within an open culture that values your ideas, supported by £100,000 annually in innovation funding to help you shape the future of health and care.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team with a proven track record of high-quality care, with most services rated as “Good” or “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission.
Are you an experienced and compassionate Specialty Doctor seeking an opportunity to make a real difference while advancing your career?
Join HCRG Care Group as a Specialty Doctor, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to children and young people.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, ensuring a holistic approach to meeting the diverse needs of the community.
This role offers flexibility, support, and professional growth opportunities within a collaborative and innovative environment. Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise or develop a subspecialty interest, we provide the resources, training, and mentorship to help you succeed.
With access to agile working, an inclusive culture, and the ability to shape your role according to your strengths, this position provides a rewarding balance of clinical excellence and personal well-being.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct developmental paediatric clinics, including assessments for SEND, school medicals, and Looked After Children, ensuring timely and accurate reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for assessments, treatment, and follow-ups, including safeguarding activities and case reviews.
- Liaise with other health professionals to ensure coordinated care and contribute to other Developmental Paediatrics work as required.
Professional and Operational Duties:
- Participate in the supervision, teaching, and training of staff.
- Contribute to audits, clinical governance, and service development discussions with internal and external agencies.
- Adhere to infection control policies, confidentiality standards, and professional obligations.
- Actively engage in personal development and support the development of colleagues.
Job Plan:
- Direct Clinical Care (DCC): Clinical work, administration, safeguarding, peer reviews, and supervision.
- Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): CPD, audits, teaching, governance, and service improvements.
Development and Support:
- Access facilities and support for CPD, including study leave, to meet professional body requirements.
- Annual appraisals will cover the full scope of practice.
Managerial Structure and Support:
- Report to the Director of Developmental Paediatrics, with annual job planning and appraisal.
- Administrative support is provided, with a named contact for medical staff.
Ideal Candidate
Essential
- UK recognised medical degree
- Current full GMC registration
- Current work permit (if appropriate)
- Evidence of training in all aspects of child protection assessment (including level 3 training) and health assessments (further training and supervision in assessment of child sexual abuse can be provided in post)
- Knowledge and understanding of Multi-Disciplinary, inter-professional practice to include primary care and social services
- Knowledge and understanding of Multi-Disciplinary, inter-professional practice to include primary care and social services
Desirable
- MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent
- Higher specialist training in Developmental Paediatrics
- Trained in a method of standardised developmental assessment for children
- Ability to analyse epidemiological data
- Experience in Developmental Paediatrics including clinical management of looked after children and developmental assessment.
- Experience in Developmental Paediatrics including clinical management of looked after children and developmental assessment.
- Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions.
- Experience of providing child protection reports for the Police and Social Services
- MSc /diploma in community child health or relevant subject
- CCT in Community Child Health
Other requirements: Car driver with own car insured for business use
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