Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Community Paediatric commissioned service includes:

Assessment and management of children and young people with developmental impairments, neuro-disability and neurodivergence, including multi-disciplinary assessments (MDA). 

Provision of medical assessments and reports for Education, Health and Care Plans.

Child protection medical assessments for physical abuse & neglect.

Adoption medicals and Initial Health Assessments (IHAs) for Children in Care.

Personal and Professional development

The post-holders will be required to be compliant with the GMC relicensing and revalidation process and participate in annual appraisal. Time is allocated within the job plan to support professional activities including CPD. Training and support is available to take on the role as a Medical Appraiser within the Trust.

The post holder must comply with mandatory training provided by the Trust as assessed suitable for the post.

Research & Training

We run weekly internal CPD activities, and the department has been involved in several regional and national research projects. There are also educational meetings held jointly with paediatric colleagues at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The post-holders will be encouraged and supported to undertake audit and research activities.

We offer training in Community Paediatrics to a range of trainees from Foundation Year 2 to Grid trainees in Community Paediatrics who rotate every six months. There is opportunity to take on the role of Clinical and/or Educational Supervisor.

Compliance with Corporate management

The post-holders will be required to work within CCS NHS Trust’s management policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding children. At times clinical work may vary according to the needs of the department. Should this require a new role requiring additional skills, appropriate training and support will be provided. Administrative and clinical duties will be allocated under the direction of the Clinical Lead and will be reflected in the job plan.

The post-holders must take reasonable care of their own health and safety. CCS NHS Trust policy must be adhered to at all times.

Clinical and Practice Governance

The post-holders will be required to work within the clinical governance framework for the CCS NHS Trust and the department, and will be required to participate in service improvement, quality assurance, and clinical effectiveness and risk management activities as required. 

Facilities

Office accommodation and secretarial support will be provided. There will be access to IT terminal with access to departmental IT system, intranet and internet. 

General

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.

There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizen’s health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include:

Children and young people

Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The post is covered by the national Terms and Conditions – Consultants (England) 2003, as amended from time to time. 

As the CCS NHS Trust develops it will review these terms and may vary the national agreements to respond to local conditions and reflect CCS NHS Trust requirements.

Residence

The new consultant will be required to maintain his/her private residence in contact with the public telephone service, and to reside within a reasonable distance by road from the main base.

Relocation

The granting of relocation expenses is not automatic, and entitlement should be checked with the Human Resource Team. A copy of the Relocation Expenses Policy is available on request. 

Occupational Health

Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire for submission to the CCS NHS Trust Occupational Health Service.

Registration

The successful candidate must hold full registration and license with the GMC.

5.  Safeguarding Statement

All posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the enhanced disclosure of criminal records.  The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment in line with the Safer Recruitment Policy.

6.  Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest

The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines.  It is the responsibility of staff to ensure that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain or seek to advantage or further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

                Private Interests

All staff must declare to their manager all private interests, which could potentially result in personal gain as a consequence of their position.  Interests which might appear to be in conflict should also be declared.

Additional Work

You are required to disclose any additional work you undertake or are planning to undertake for another employer.