Consultant Paediatrician - Epilepsy

We are looking for a keen and motivated Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in epilepsy to join our dynamic team at Scarborough and York hospitals. We would consider interest from both general and community paediatricians and those interested in neurology and neurodisability. Working cross site between Scarborough and York hospitals, the epilepsy role attracts a 6PA job plan including 1.25 SPA , if the successful candidate wishes to include acute Paediatrics within their job plan this will be based at Scarborough Hospital and the job plan will increase to 10 PAs. Our team provides both epilepsy specialist nurses and clinical psychology support for Children and Young people. The epilepsy service is a well led and dynamic team, leading on Paediatric Epilepsy across Humber and North Yorkshire ICB. Our recent successful bid from NHSe is supporting a mental health pilot which is currently ongoing and proving to be very successful. Our post holder will have opportunities to be involved in these regional activities, to expand their personal interests, and take part in ongoing service and clinical audits. The team are involved in QI projects supported by the RCPCH and invested in the Epilepsy 12 national audit. The service is supported by tertiary neurology teams in Leeds and Sheffield with whom there are strong links.