Locum Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Epilepsy

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatricians to join the team.

There is an expectation that the post holders will have an interest, or experience, in the special interests of epilepsy.

If the successful candidates do not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role.

These posts will complement a team of 17 consultants to provide attending and on\-call services for General Paediatrics, Paediatric Assessment unit and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The specialist interests as outlined above are essential. It is expected the candidate will maintain APLS/NLS provider status, level 3 safeguarding training and keep up to date with mandatory training and current developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide clinical leadership.


• Set standards of clinical care


• Participate in the development of acute child health services.


• Promote integration between primary and secondary care services.


• Promote preventative health.

The post holder will undertake 2 general outpatient and 1 specialist clinic per week. The post holder will be expected to have the abilities to set up and work in a multi\-disciplinary team and have clinical accountability for the day\-to\-day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.

The successful candidates will be expected to further develops clinical protocols and guidelines. The successful candidate will maintain involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

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