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Consultant Paediatrician - Exeter, United Kingdom - Locum Meds

Locum Meds

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Exeter, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Locum Consultant Pediatrician

Location:
[Specify location(s) within NHS Trust]

Position Type:
Locum Contract

Salary:
Competitive, in accordance with NHS pay scale

Qualifications Required:

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Pediatrics.
Completion of specialty training in Pediatrics and attainment of CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) or equivalent certification.
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH or
FRCPCH).

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an exceptional and dedicated Locum Consultant Pediatrician to join our esteemed team within the [NHS Trust Name].

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced pediatrician to lead and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to children and adolescents across our diverse community.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert clinical care and leadership in pediatric medicine, encompassing newborn care, general pediatrics, and subspecialty areas as appropriate to the needs of the service.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to evidencebased guidelines, best practices, and relevant protocols.
Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and clinical reviews to ensure integrated and coordinated care delivery for pediatric patients.
Supervise and support junior medical staff, including Specialty Doctors, Registrars, and Foundation Year doctors, providing mentorship, guidance, and clinical teaching in line with training requirements.
Actively engage in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, delivering lectures, tutorials, and bedside teaching to medical students, junior doctors, and allied healthcare professionals.
Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, pathways, and protocols within the pediatric department, promoting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Participate in clinical audit, research, and service evaluation projects to enhance service delivery, clinical outcomes, and patient experience within the pediatric specialty.
Maintain accurate and uptodate medical records, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, clinical governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide expert advice and consultation to colleagues, primary care providers, and external agencies on matters relating to pediatric care, child development, and safeguarding.
Fulfill oncall responsibilities as per Trust rota requirements, providing timely and expert management of pediatric emergencies and inpatient admissions.

Requirements:

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Pediatrics.
Completion of specialty training in Pediatrics and attainment of CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) or equivalent certification.
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH or
FRCPCH).
Demonstrated expertise and clinical competence in pediatric medicine, with experience across a broad spectrum of pediatric specialties and subspecialties.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and engage with patients, families, and carers.
Strong commitment to patientcentered care, clinical excellence, and professional integrity, with a focus on delivering highquality, compassionate healthcare services.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and participation in pediatric research, audit, and quality improvement activities.
Flexibility to work in a dynamic and demanding clinical environment, including participation in oncall rotas and outofhours duties as required.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£100.00-£125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits: