Job summaryThis is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust and in particular the Community Child Health Service.The service works out of 5 areas across East Kent with Consultants leading a multidisciplinary team including Speciality Doctor/ Psychologist/ Specialist Nurse/ SLT/OT and PT.We are currently seeking a Consultant (5 PAs/ job) to join our multi-disciplinary team. We work with children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of difficulties including developmental delay, developmental disorders and complex neuro-disability.Feedback from last RCPCH review (June 2017) included 'met enthusiastic, happy and dedicated teams' 'Saw evidence of innovative working and service improvement' and 'evidence of good use of multidisciplinary teams, and effective skill mix including specialist nursing roles, and trainees. We heard glowing praise for the support provided by the administration teams.'Main duties of the jobYou will be based at the Green Banks Thanet, and will be involved in the care of children and families from the Thanet locality. You will share responsibility with other Consultants in Thanet for supervising the Speciality doctor. You will have shared responsibility with Consultant colleagues for Neuro- disability including Autism assessments. There will also be the opportunity to develop a specialist interest dependant on experience, and opportunity to link into the Evelina Children's Hospital.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.Margate and its surrounding coastal towns and villages provide beautiful beaches, charming places of historic interest and stunning countryside. With excellent schools, a wealth of leisure facilities and easy family days out on your doorstep, alongside beautiful and affordable housing stock, the perfect work-life balance couldn't be easier to achieve.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAll candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of joining the specialist register.Please see the job description attached for the full details of the post.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssentialRoyal College membership or fellowship or equivalentFull GMC Registration and specialist registration or will join the specialist register within 6 months of interviewDesirableOther higher degree or diploma.Skills and experienceEssentialHas completed higher specialist training in paediatrics including 2 years of Community Paediatrics or Neuro-disabilityDesirableHas completed GRID training in Community Child Health.Trained in Child Sexual abuse work.Court skills and report writing as well as court experience Training in ASD tool e.g. ADI, ADOSClinical governanceEssentialExperience of AuditUnderstanding of clinical incident reporting & risk managementEvidence of participation in annual appraisalDesirableExperience of service improvementPrevious involvement in education & trainingInterest in research & developmentPersonal/professional attributesEssentialUpholds and models the Trust valuesAdheres to the GMC code of conductOther requirementsEssentialCan demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel across sites effectivelyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreen BanksMargateCT9 5PAEmployer's websitehttps://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)