Consultant Paediatrician - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Consultant will form part of the Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the Directorate.

In addition they will, undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and with the running of the Directorate.

They will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

Subject to the provision of the terms and conditions of service, they are expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.

The post-holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff and will be required to devote time to this activity on a regular basis.

The post-holder will also be expected to teach medical students and nurses as required. In addition, the Consultant will be expected to undertake appropriate continuing medical education as required.