Consultant - Paediatrics W/I in Epilepsy

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated medical professional to join their dynamic team in delivering exceptional care to paediatric and neonatal patients. This role offers a unique opportunity to balance a fulfilling career with the beautiful coastal lifestyle of Cornwall. The successful candidate will engage in clinical governance, education, and management within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. With an expanding team and a new hospital on the horizon, this is an exciting time to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing general paediatric and neonatal patients.
• Ability to teach junior staff and medical students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards in managing paediatric and neonatal patients.
• Share responsibility for day-to-day management of the child health department.

Skills

Clinical Standards Management

Teaching and Training

Clinical Governance

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Pediatrics

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team delivering excellent general and neonatal care in a beautiful area of the country. With our expanding team, our appetite for the continuing evolution of our services and the new Women and Children’s hospital due within 5 years, this is an exciting time to join us.

The successful applicant will not only become part of our close knit and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team but will also balance the great work life with all the unique benefits of the diverse, coastal lifestyle, Cornwall has to offer.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and the Clinical Director and consultant colleagues on behalf of the Medical Director based on the needs of the department and the strengths/interests of the individual appointed to ensure we have the flexibility to recruit the very best applicants.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of general paediatric and neonatal patients.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the child health department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities.