Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- YC72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA)
- Job ref
- 360-D-1125
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatrician - neurology and epilepsy
YC72
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician with neurology and epilepsy specialist interest.
This 10PA post is a substantive consultant appointment for a Paediatrician with neurology and epilepsy specialist interest at the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals devoted to providing the very best care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide 3.5 out-patient clinics in neurology and epilepsy a week across Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals, including multi-disciplinary emergency breakthrough seizure clinics with the Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
The post holder will work collaboratively with another consultant with specialist interest in neurology/epilepsy and the Epilepsy CNS to provide in-reach support to inpatients with acute seizures and neurological concerns. The post holder will be expected to provide leadership, training and support to the Epilespy CNS.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Experience of independent practice in management of children with Epilepsy and Neurological conditions.
Ability to acquire skills and training to expand person and team qualities.
Please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the job.
Further information can be obtained from the Clinical Director:
Dr Lynn Sinitsky - [email protected]
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics - CCT / CESR
- Valid BLS training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of independent practice in management of children with Epilepsy and Neurological conditions
- Ability to acquire skills and training to expand person and team qualities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Lynn Sinitsky
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 217992
- Additional information
Further information can be obtained from the Clinical Director: Dr Lynn Sinitsky - [email protected]
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