Locum Paediatric Consultant with interest in Diabetic Medicine

the post will be 1.0 WTE until early Jan 2027 and will then decrease to 0.7WTE for the remainder of the fixed term contract (initially 6 months, with the potential possibility to extend to 12 months if required)

On-Call Rota Requirements

To provide on-call cover for paediatrics on a 1 in 14 rota. On-call is Category 'A' non-resident with 3% on-call intensity supplement.

Annual Leave Entitlement

On appointment: 33 days (pro rata for part time)

After 7 years' service: 35 days (pro rata for part time)

Study Leave Entitlement

A maximum of 30 days within a three year period. For further details, contact the Medical Education Team.

The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Paediatric Department with the present consultant paediatricians.

A. Clinical

To provide with colleagues, acute and general paediatric services in both In Patient and outpatient settings and on-call cover.

Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the integrated paediatric department.

Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the combined Department of Paediatrics.

This includes teaching of medical students and junior doctors who rotate through the Paediatric Department and contributing to the continuing medical education programme of the combined department. It is expected that the post holder will act asclinical supervisor to trainees within the department and the Oxford Deanery Post- Graduate School of Paediatrics.

The Department provides residency placements throughout the year to medical students from Oxford University.

There is active research team at the Royal Berkshire. There are 2 paediatric research nurses, with ongoing recruitment to several multicentre studies. A particular interest in research with a view to becoming principle investigator in studies would be advantageous. There are ample opportunities for research with a wealth of clinical material associated with the large population, links with Reading University and close proximity to Oxford.

The appointee will be expected to participate in personal appraisals annually and will also be expected to actively take part in the RCPCH CPD program.

The responsible officer for the post is currently the Medical Director and there is a revalidation officer to provide administrative support and advice for medical staff maintaining their credentials for revalidation.

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Post graduate qualification in education or related subjects

Knowledge

Essential: - Broad general paediatric training including outpatient experience; - Acute paediatrics

Desirable: - Experience in paediatric ambulatory care