Consultant - Paediatrics W/I in Respiratory Medicine

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is expanding its team of Paediatric consultants, offering a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful coastal area. This role focuses on delivering excellent general and neonatal care while maintaining a good work-life balance. With a commitment to ongoing service evolution and a new Women and Children’s hospital on the horizon, this is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will enjoy the diverse lifestyle Cornwall offers while contributing to high clinical standards and the training of future medical professionals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Coastal lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in Respiratory Medicine is essential for this role.
• Candidates should have experience in General Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards for paediatric and neonatal patients.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students.

Skills

Respiratory Medicine

General Paediatrics

Teaching and Training

Clinical Governance

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Paediatrics

Job description

Due to a successful investment request, the department is looking to expand its current team of 20 Paediatric consultants. We are interested in candidates with expertise in Respiratory medicine. The post will require the applicant to work on the General Paediatric rota.

This expansion 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 applicants will not only become part of our close-knit and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team but will also enjoy a good work-life balance and 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. This approach ensures we have the flexibility to recruit the very best applicants.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of general paediatric and neonatal patients.
• Share responsibility with colleagues for the day-to-day management of the child health department.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students where applicable.
• Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfill duties of weekly timetable, including any out-of-hours responsibilities.