Consultant in Community Paediatrics

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to enhance community services. This role involves delivering high-quality care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring effective departmental management. Candidates must hold a primary medical qualification, GMC registration, and have at least 18 months of Community Paediatrics experience. Both full-time and part-time options are offered.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training and BLS Training essential.
• 18 months of Community Paediatrics experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients.
• Provide excellent clinical leadership within teams.
• Develop the paediatric team and departmental functions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Management skills

Education

Primary Medical Qualification

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Consultant Paediatrician to join our Community Paediatrics services on a full-time or part-time basis. The successful candidate will work in partnership with members of well-established multi-disciplinary teams to drive forward innovation and deliver the best care for our patients.

Main duties of the job include delivering high-quality clinical care, working in partnership with stakeholders, providing excellent clinical leadership, and developing the team. The consultant will also have a continuing responsibility for patient care and departmental functioning.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications include a primary medical qualification, full GMC registration, and a valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training. Essential experience includes a minimum of 18 months in Community Paediatrics and experience in managing children with complex health care needs.

• Qualifications: Primary Medical Qualification, MRCP, MRCPCH, or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training

• Community Paediatric Experience: Minimum of 18 months in Community Paediatrics
• Experience in managing children with complex health care needs
• Management skills: Understanding of managerial functions and leadership skills