Consultant - General Paediatrician with Interest in Epilepsy

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant - General Paediatrician with an interest in Epilepsy. The role involves outpatient clinic management, patient care in various paediatric units, and participation in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates are expected to have significant paediatric experience and relevant qualifications. Exceptional interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential in contributing effectively within our dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with GMC and possess MRCPCH. NLS and APLS instructor status required.
• Experience in pediatric management, particularly in epilepsy, desirable.
• Required to participate in clinical audits and departmental research.

Responsibilities

• Manage one general outpatient clinic and one epilepsy clinic weekly.
• Provide consultant-delivered GP Hotline service for acute referrals.
• Attend to patients in the Children's Ward and Neonatal Unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Training and supervision

Education

Primary medical degree

MRCPCH or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Consultant - General Paediatrician with Interest in Epilepsy

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of 19 dedicated WTE Acute Paediatric Consultants with an interest in Epilepsy.

Our three core values and the supporting behaviours guide our work and set expectations for staff in treating patients, visitors, service users, and colleagues.

The role involves managing one general outpatient clinic and one epilepsy clinic weekly. The post holder will have attending duties on the Children's Ward, Neonatal Unit, and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), including conducting Child Protection Medicals as needed.

Weekly, two consultants are on duty: one for Paediatrics and one for Neonates. Responsibilities include managing the Paediatric Ward and HDU, and caring for babies on the Neonatal unit, Delivery suite, postnatal ward, and transitional care. The role also includes providing a consultant-delivered GP Hotline Service Mon-Fri 0900-1800 for acute referrals and advice.

On-call duties for out-of-hours cover are 1 in 12, covering both Paediatrics and Neonates, with attendance at night handovers. All patients are reviewed by a consultant within 14 hours of admission decision. Weekend cover is shared between two consultants, with supervision of handovers.

Main duties of the job

Management structure

The paediatric department is part of the Frimley Health Women's and Children's Directorate.

The Paediatric Unit

Ward 24 has 29 beds for infants, children, and teenagers, plus 7 spaces in the PAU. It accepts direct ED admissions, elective cases, and GP referrals, and manages day cases, ambulatory care, and open access for selected groups. Separate areas are designated for various patient needs.

The Neonatal Unit

Our Local Neonatal Unit has 17 cots for babies born from 27 weeks gestation, caring for a range of needs, and collaborates with neonatal transport teams for transfers to NICU.

Paediatric Assessment Unit

The PAU, adjacent to the inpatient ward, staffed by nurses and resident doctors with a supervising consultant, serves as an SDEC. It has 7 beds and sees 20-30 children daily, supporting ED flow, direct GP referrals, day care, and ambulatory care.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to inclusivity, disability confidence, and employee development, offering various training opportunities. We promote a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description and person specification for detailed information.

Further details can be obtained from:

• Dr Rekha Sanghavi, Chief of Service Tel: [phone]
• Dr Angela Yannoulias, Deputy Chief of Service, WPH Tel: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Primary medical degree
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full GMC registration/on specialist register of GMC
• NLS and APLS
• NLS / APLS Instructor status

Knowledge

• Accreditation in HST in 5 years of Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST
• Epilepsy SPIN or equivalent training
• Management & Audit - participation in Clinical Audits
• Participation in department/Trust research projects
• 6 months tertiary neonatology or equivalent experience

Personal Skills

• Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff / medical students
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within the multidisciplinary team
• Able to travel between sites
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team