Locum Community Consultant Paediatrician

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Locum Community Paediatric Consultant (x2 full time)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join our friendly team. This is a locum post in the first instance but could have potential to become a substantive appointment.

Working within a team of Community Paediatricians in an integrated directorate of child health, you will be responsible for delivery of general community paediatric services. You will be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week rota for safeguarding from Monday to Friday during office hours and those in the post are encouraged to develop an area of interest.

This is a full time post, with no on-call commitment but we would welcome applications from those wishing to work less than full time, or job share working.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

To provide community paediatric care for children and families in south Northamptonshire.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide consultant led community paediatric services within the area of south Northamptonshire. This will include regular out-patient clinics, assessments of children within the CDC and liaison with schools and education authorities as necessary.
• The locality community paediatric workload will involve the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Experience in the management of ADHD, ASD, Learning difficulties and associated comorbidities is necessary. Expected base of work is at Northampton General Hospital, however there are some clinics done in the locality.
• Contribution to multidisciplinary assessment and management in a collaborative way with all members of the team.
• Experience in safeguarding children is essential and it is expected that the candidate will be confident in working closely with multiagency partners and be Level 3 trained.
• To provide paediatric advice and support for pupils attending a Special School.
• To participate in audit and CME as required by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
• To actively participate in clinical governance.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted: 23 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract: Locum

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 265-6991380

Job locations: Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description Job responsibilities

All new appointees will start as per Trust policy on 10 PA's under the new Consultant contract. The division of timetable should reflect commitment to 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs for basic Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

Role & Time allocated

Educational supervision of trainees - 0.250

Medical Appraiser - 0.375

Lead children outpatient clinics - 0.250

Lead directorate guideline development - 0.125

Named doctor for safeguarding to the Trust - Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another colleague.

Designated doctor for death review - Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another colleague.

Designated doctor for Looked After Children (county wide role) - Total 2 PA. May share responsibility with another colleague.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• At least 2 years general professional training in Paediatrics
• 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics

Desirable

• MD, PhD, MSc or other higher degree
• DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
• CCT for Community Child Health or evidence of Level 3 competencies in Community Child Health

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of Audit
• Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
• Willingness to lead service developments

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training
• Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
• Completion of a management course

Academic achievements & research Desirable

• Publications in recognised journals
• Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
• Research projects relating to specialty

Interpersonal Skills & Personal qualities Essential

• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational & Leadership skills
• Self motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
• Flexibility and willingness to cover colleagues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Northampton General Hospital

Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD

Employer's website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)