Consultant Community Paediatrician With Paediatric Neurodisability

Job summary We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic paediatrician to join our excellent team to support the delivery of our services within the Integrated service for Children with Additional Needs (ICAN) within Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.We are seeking to appoint a part-time Consultant Community Paediatricians delivering Paediatric Neurodisability, growth and nutrition services, and Child Protection Service as well as contributing to our medical leadership team.
This is a post arising from vacancy created by retirement of an esteemed colleague.The appointed consultant might be required to cover other aspects of service like Community Paediatric Clinics as per the interest of the applicants and the needs of the service.The post holder will be based in Wortley Beck Centre, but might need to travel across the city to contribute to some parts of the service.
Main duties of the job The workload is busy, but the environment is one of support from a passionate and skilled group of paediatricians.
There is a great sense of enjoyment and job satisfaction in working with and supporting children from varied backgrounds and multiple needs.
We are looking for applications from candidates with experience in Paediatric Neurodisability, and with an ethos of multidisciplinary working within the community.The post holder will play an important role in supporting the specialist training of paediatric trainees and will contribute to the under-graduate and foundation teaching programme.
We support the development of medical leadership and have a strong programme of Quality Improvement and Continuing Professional Development.Here at Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH), we are working in partnership with Leeds City Council, primary care, education, third sector and other services to be the best city in the UK for children and young people to grow up in.
We exist to provide the best possible care in every community in Leeds.
Community Paediatric Services provide care to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and with multiple conditions.
Their safety and the quality of their outcomes are at the heart of what we do.
Our service philosophy and approach is placing the child and family at the centre of delivery of care responding to their needs in an integrated way.Come and join our fantastic team and be part of the future.
Interviews will be held on the 14th of January About us Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city.
We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds.
In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites.
You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description Job responsibilities OBJECTIVES OF THE POST contribute to the Paediatric Neurodisability (PND) Service including Special Inclusion School Clinics.2.
To contribute to city wide Child Protection Services3.
To contribute to City Wide Growth and Nutrition services4.
To contribute to the specialist training of paediatric trainees and contribute to the undergraduate teaching programme.5.
To develop the newly introduced Foundation Training programme in Community Paediatrics.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSTThe Consultant will be part of the team based at the West Childrens hub and Child Development Centre, based in Wortley Beck Health Centre, Leeds.
The following are the Clinical responsibilities for the post holder:Paediatric Neurodisability ClinicsThe consultant will be a part of Paediatric Neurodisability Team, working within West Child Development Centre.
The Team supports children with complex neurodevelopmental conditions through multidisciplinary approach.
The responsibilities include initial assessment, support, and follow up of these children keeping child and family at the Centre of care.
The clinics are based on the Hubs, but some can also take place from Special Inclusion Schools.
There are excellent opportunities to develop services and pathways in conjunction with the wider PND team.
The consultant will be covering an outreach clinic in Yeadon as needed.Child Protection ServiceThe Consultant will deliver Child Protection clinics as per the agreed Rota and cover arrangements.
Child Protection is Medically led and delivered daytime service for children and young people providing assessment and medical report for acute referrals for physical abuse and neglect.
The clinic is supported by highly trained nurses and health care support workers.
Appropriate training and support will be provided, including robust supervision and peer support.
It is backed by regular Clinical Governance activities and reviews.
There is no out of hours on call for this post but the postholder will work closely with hospital-based colleagues including the Consultant of the Week at the LTHT regarding the admission and discharge of his/her complex patients.Growth and Nutrition ClinicsThe consultant will be a part of multidisciplinary Growth and Nutrition Clinic that supports children with complex feeding difficulties.
The multidisciplinary team consists of highly trained specialist Health Visitor, Dieticians, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologist and Paediatricians.
The post holder will complement the team and provide medical advice and support to the child as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
The clinics and the multidisciplinary discussions take place in St Georges Health Centre.Other clinicsThe post holder might be required to cover other services like Community Paediatric Clinic, Audiology service, Initial Health Needs Assessments as per need, and after appropriate Job plan review, and with adequate support.Clinical GovernanceThe Trust has an active Local Hub and city-wide Clinical Governance programme.
Paediatricians are also encouraged to attend and contribute to the Leeds Teaching Hospital teaching programme as relevant.
The Consultant will ensure that they are involved in clinical governance activities and is expected to maintain and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services, with a focus on evidence-based practice.
The Consultant is expected to participate in audit and to contribute to and support research with the department as appropriate.Multi-disciplinary workingThe postholder with work closely with paediatricians and allied health professionals within ICAN, the Childrens and Specialist Business Unit.
There is active multi-disciplinary working with colleagues from Nursing, Dietetics, Therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Social Services and Education Services, to improve the health of children living in Leeds.Education and TrainingThe Consultant will contribute to training and supervision of ST2-8 trainees within the Department and contribute to medical student teaching and training.
There is an excellent opportunity to develop Foundation Training Programme that is newly introduced in Community Paediatrics.Support1.
Paediatric Neurodisability: The clinician will be supported by the wider Child Development Team including physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Specialist Health Visitor.
The clinics are supported by Clinic Nurse.2.
The child protection service is normally based at St Georges Centre and has nursing and administrative support and is well equipped with colposcopy, and medical photography equipment.3.
The Growth and Nutrition Clinics are supported by Dieticians, Specialist Health Visitor, SLTs, Psychologist, nurses, and dedicated administrative staff.4.
Office accommodation, with personal access to IT and the Internet, and access to the secretarial pool will be provided.5.
The Hub and Central Administrative team support the clinical administration as required for the clinics and post clinic administration.6.
Clinical cross-cover is provided by Consultant and Associate Specialist Community Paediatrician colleagues.7.
The Consultant will be responsible for liaising with the Consultant of the Week for the inpatient care of their patients, with the assistance of junior and middle grade staff as appropriate.8.
Consultant Paediatricians in Leeds have excellent opportunities for Continuing Professional Development with local postgraduate meetings of excellent quality.9.
There is active support for medical professional development, and for the development of medical leadership within the Trust.
Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above