Specialist Doctor in Community Paediatrics

The successful candidate will be joining our team of 5 consultants, 2 pharmacists, 2 GPSIs and a team of Psychologists delivering integrated paediatric care in Buckinghamshire. There is no on call component in this roleThe successful candidate will be responsible for the management of patients in their direct care. Delivery of clinic activity occurs at a number of sites including Amersham, Aylesbury and High Wycombe. We also offer non face to face clinic activity. To deliver Community Paediatric services to the children, young people and their families covered by Buckinghamshire. The post holder Will be responsible for Community paediatric referral in conjunction with colleagues. S/He will facilitate communication with Health Visitors, School Nurses and therapists within the team. Will take part in assessing referrals working closely with schools. Pre-school developmental assessment for children presenting with developmental delay, social communication difficulties, behavioural difficulties, social problems etc. These are secondary level referral clinics and the children are referred from Health Visitors, Therapists, General Practitioners and other allied professionals. The appointed doctor will take part in departmental referral meetings with clinical colleagues and in liaison meetings with other professionals within the locality The appointed doctor will be available for telephone consultation to health, education and social care colleagues. Statutory medical assessments. Assessment and management of both pre-school and school age children with special needs, with particular reference to the Education Act. To be familiar with Trust child protection policy. To work closely with staff and external agencies on Child Protection To attend case conferences where required and to ensure the parts of the child protection plan relevant to our service are carried out. The duties are subject to review from time-to time in light of changing service requirements. These changes will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Trust. Take active participation in clinical governance and directorate meetings within the Children and young people directorate. To maintain close liaison with professionals from health, education and Social Care, as well as voluntary agencies for individual patients. Active collaboration with the local authority and education department to promote joint working. To participate and involvement in meetings and other business in the combined Department of Paediatrics. To take part in undergraduate teaching within the community and in postgraduate teaching, where required. To be actively encouraged to take part in research and development programmes. To be expected to undertake continuing medical education in accordance with guidance from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required within the remit of the grade. As with other consultants take the role of clinical and or educational supervisor for trainees within the department. This comes with additional SPA time. The Trust's mission is "Personal and compassionate care, every time". To achieve this, we will live and breathe our values. Collaborate together as a team Aspire to be the best Respect everyone, valuing each person as an individual Enable people to take responsibility

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