Consultant Community Paediatrician

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Consultant Community Paediatrician (neurodisability)

£82,096 - £110,683 + NHS terms and conditions plus pension
Base location TBC in Wiltshire + with opportunity for remote working

10PA post - less-than-full time applications or job-sharing arrangements may be considered

We are offering a relocation package of up to £5000 subject to successful probationary period, performance review and terms and conditions.

Feel Proud

As a Consultant Community Paediatrician in Virgin Care Wiltshire you’ll join a tight-knit, supportive team where you’ll be working as part of the health care system in Wiltshire where we deliver services across the child health department. Within the team, you’ll be provided with support and flexibility to allow you to fit your life into your work. This is a team with a strong reputation for development and training, and a passion for higher education; there are 4 colleagues with Master’s and we have promoted Doctors to Associate Specialists posts. We pride ourselves on nurturing people into leadership, giving you the opportunity to be the best that you can be. Our current clinical lead is an Associate Specialist.

Your days will be varied and fulfilling and may include:

• Delivering developmental paediatric clinics, assessing children with a range of concerns that are affecting their development or educational potential, in accordance with our established referral criteria. This includes medical assessments for the SEND process.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary assessment and management in a collaborative way with all members of the team for initial assessments and follow-ups where relevant.
• Being responsible for performing medical assessments of children referred by the police or children’s social care where there are safeguarding concerns.
• Performing medical examinations in relation to assessments of Looked After Children, to collate information from other clinicians and complete the relevant forms within specifiedstatutory time limits.

You will have a recognised medical degree, full GMC registration and currently/be within 6 months of obtaining CCT, MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent. We would welcome colleagues with a subspecialty interest, particularly individuals with experience or interest in diagnosing and supporting the families of children with neurodisabilities.

If the successful applicant has other strengths within community paediatrics, the job plan could be adapted to fit these strengths and to the needs of the whole department.

Feel Valued

You will feel valued as a Community Consultant Paediatrician with Virgin Care, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• AfC 20/21 including NHS terms and conditions plus pension.
• Flexible working to provide you with that true work / life balance
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance toconstantly develop industry-leading care and quality
• Access to Virgin Tribe - our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premier offers and discount off all Virgin products including flights, holidays, gyms and media, along with regular competitions and giveaways.
• Feel the difference fund – a fund which brings ‘Feel the difference’ to life, giving every employee a chance to have their thoughts and ideas heard.
• Access to MyWellness – a health and lifestyle platform covering mental health awareness and support, healthy recipes & activity challenges
• Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
• Access to bespoke career pathways and opportunities to continue your professional development
  

Feel the Difference

Virgin Care partner with the NHS and local authorities, providing high quality care for more than 1 million people each year up and down the country. We are an ambitious, forward thinking and passionate company who strive to make a real difference to people and our colleagues. We re-invest all of the money we earn to improve the experience, deliver ambitious transformations and empower all of our colleagues to make the changes, no matter how big or small, that make a real difference.

So why not click apply to find out where your journey with Virgin Care can take you! If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Russell Jones via email: Russell.Jones@virgincare.co.uk

Virgin Care

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