Consultant in Paediatrics wSI Epilepsy

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Sunderland seeks a Consultant in Paediatrics with a special interest in epilepsy. This role involves providing comprehensive paediatric care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have a CCT in Paediatrics or be eligible for it within six months. The trust promotes flexible working arrangements and supports career development opportunities within a compassionate environment. Competitive salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 pro-rata, depending on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and development

Access to a Fitness Centre

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with epilepsy in clinics.
• Commitment to working within the paediatrics specialty.
• Subspecialty training in Community Child Health or neurodisability.

Responsibilities

• Care for children with epilepsy and provide general paediatrics services.
• Contribute to the general paediatric on-call rota.
• Lead roles based on interests and expertise.

Skills

Child protection medical examination

Experience with epilepsy patients

MDT experience

Education

Primary medical qualification

Full GMC registration

CCT or equivalent in Paediatrics

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Paediatrics wSI Epilepsy

The closing date is 16 December 2025

Applicationsare invited for Post of Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Epilepsy. The Post offers 10 Programmed Activities. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a passionate consultant paediatrician. The Post is a substantive Post, less than full-time Applications would also be welcomed. The Paediatric Department provides population-based services across South Tyneside and Sunderland and works very closely with our multidisciplinary teams, special schools and health centres helping to bring services to the community as well as hospital-based services. You will be expected to have, or to obtain within six months of interview, a CCT in Paediatrics. Enquiries or arrangement for a preliminary visit are welcome.

Contact: Dr Carl Harvey ([e-mail]) or Dr Madhu Dasarathi ([e-mail]). Alternatively, both may be reached via main switchboard on 0191 565 6256.

Proposed interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

This Post will have a key focus on the care of children with epilepsy. You will also provide services within general paediatrics including contributing to the general paediatric on-call and safeguarding rota.

The Department has a strong commitment to service development and teaching and Applicants with shared enthusiasm for these areas are encouraged. Our team has a broad range of expertise. You will take a lead role to be agreed upon Appointment, depending upon interests and expertise. If you have an interest in delivering high-quality community paediatric care and being in a supportive environment to further develop your career, then this is the role for you. Other speciality or research interests could also be accommodated. Office space and secretarial support will be available.

FamilyCare is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time, and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your Application.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

You will join the existing team of General Paediatrician and paediatric neurodisability consultants as well as the wider Paediatric team including Community Paediatricians, Specialist Nurses, Care for Health Team, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. This Post will compliment both general and neurodisability paediatric services.

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Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of child protection medical examination and compilation of reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within the speciality.
• Appropriate training/experience in area of special interest.
• Experience of working with Care for Health and CYP in need of permanence.
• Has done six months of tertiary neurology/neurodisability training managing patients with epilepsy.
• Seeing patients on a regular basis with epilepsy ie weekly clinic.
• MDT experience with managing patients with complex needs and epilepsy.

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the six-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
• CCT or equivalent in Paediatrics.
• Subspecialty training in Community Child Health, neurodisability or equivalent training.
• Specialist interest to support the Department.
• SPIN in Epilepsy.
• Completed PET (Paediatric Epilepsy Training) courses 1, 2 and 3.

Management & Admin Experience

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
• Evidence of organisational, management and time-management skills.
• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
• Management Course and / or Certificate.

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
• Evidence of understanding of, and adherence to, principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.

Other

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Audit & Research

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
• Involvement in recent quality improvement measures.
• Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
• Experience of clinical research.
• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
• Participation in National Epilepsy 12 Audit data collection.

Teaching & Education

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
• Qualification in Medical Education.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro-rata for part-time