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Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration in the General Medical Council (GMC) or
Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
APLS Certified
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, and safeguarding
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of general paediatrics, and safeguarding children and young people
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care
Excellent time management skills
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence- based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Willingness to undertake quality improvement projects
Ability and willingness to develop and write guidelines
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Evidence of leadership or management roles undertaken
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Broad range of IT skills
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Management experience

Consultant in General Paediatrics and Ambulatory Care

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Person specification