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Consultant Paediatrician with an Interest in Endocrinology/Diabetes

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Basingstoke

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

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About the role

Applications are sought for a general paediatric consultant with an interest in diabetes in HHFT. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team. This is a 10PA post but applications from LTFT candidates are welcome. The post is general paediatrics covering inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient care both in general paediatrics, diabetes and level 1+ neonates. The post holder will take part in the ‘consultant of the week’ method of working with some resident night shifts as well as on call.

For further information please contact Dr Martha Wyles, Clinical Director for Child Health HHFT. ([email protected])

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Clinical duties:

Consultant Paediatrician with an Interest in Endocrinology/Diabetes

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Outpatient clinical work will include general paediatric clinics, diabetes and endocrine clinics.

The post holder will provide support and contribute to the provision of acute general paediatric and neonatal care. They will work with a team of colleagues to lead in the day to day running of the child health department and provide continuity of care. There will be an opportunity to develop roles in management and clinical governance and the post holder will be supported to develop roles and gain experience in diabetes and endocrinology. The post holder will be allocated a mentor and will be expected to participate in the regular appraisal process.

Administrative Duties

There will be requirements to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

Teaching

The post holder will contribute to teaching and training of the residents and medical students. The department is committed to high quality multi-disciplinary education.

We have medical students from both University Hospital Southampton and St Georges University, Grenada on a regular basis.

Clinical Governance

Participation in the departmental clinical governance for which regular meetings are held.

Secretarial Support/ Office

The post holder will be supported by a secretary and share consultant offices within the department.

Residence

Residence within either 10 miles or 30 minutes by road from the hospital is a normal requirement of this post for on call duties.

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For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017

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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Paediatrics or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Broad training in General Paediatrics
Level 3 Neonatal Experience and Training
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff.
Ability to work with and to lead a team.

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in child health or related subjects, education or quality improvement
Previous work at consultant level
Demonstrate participation in audit and research.