Paediatric Consultant (with an interest in Neurology & Epilepsy)

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in England is seeking an experienced Consultant Paediatric Consultant with a focus on Neurology and Epilepsy. The role includes responsibilities for both inpatient and outpatient care, with flexible working days to suit individual arrangements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in providing care for children and working effectively within a team. The position offers a 10PA contract with a fair and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Paediatric Consultant with specialist interest in Neurology and Epilepsy.
• Experience in providing inpatient service including neonatal intensive care.
• Ability to manage outpatient clinics and provide effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the inpatient service including neonatal intensive care and acute paediatrics.
• Participate in second on call pattern (1:10) and manage the Paediatric hot phone.
• Provide outpatient services with flexible working days to accommodate applicants.

Skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Experience in Neurology and Epilepsy

Ability to work in a team

Child Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Paediatrician

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant Paediatric Consultant with a specialist interest in Neurology and Epilepsy to join our friendly team at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will contribute to the provision of an inpatient service including neonatal intensive care, acute paediatrics (including ambulatory care) and short-term intensive care. This position is a 10PA contract participating in a 1 in 10 week of on call. This on call is Monday-Friday and there are no other programmed activities and no on call nights during this period.

On call and outpatients

You will also be expected to participate in a second on call pattern (1:10) which will be another 5 days. You will be responsible for manning the Paediatric hot phone, providing Advice and Guidance, Rapid Access clinic and Child Safeguarding medicals.

Outpatient provision: The expected working days for this post are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but this is flexible and clinics can be moved if necessary to suit applicant's working/home arrangements. Much of the working week will consist of outpatient activity.

About Dorset County Hospital Trust

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.