Consultant Post in General Paediatrics with an interest in Eating Disorders Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join the department of General Paediatrics. We are offering a 10 PA substantive post. This role will support the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient general paediatric and eating disorders services. Applicants should have a CCT or equivalent in General Paediatrics or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview, or be listed on the GMC's specialist register. A strong interest in Paediatric Eating Disorders is essential, and previous experience of working with young people with eating disorders is desirable.

The BRHC is the paediatric major trauma centre for the South West region and is the only dedicated hospital for children in the South West of England. Bristol was voted best place to live in the UK in 2017 by the Sunday Times. It is a vibrant city with easy access to the countryside and coast of the Southwest of England and South Wales. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC. As one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and the major teaching and research centre for the South West, we have over 13,000 staff, over 100 different clinical services. Together we support the delivery of excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

Main duties of the job

This is a new role with the opportunity to develop the newly formed eating disorders service. The post holder will also be part of the general paediatric service consultant rota including morning and evenings cover, and deliver rapid access clinics and routine general paediatric clinics.

Responsibilities within the paediatric eating disorders service include service weeks (consultant responsibility for twice weekly Consultant led MDT (dietetics & psychology) inpatient ward rounds at BRHC, medical assessment of new patients and specialist queries during working hours Monday-Friday), delivery of weekly Medical Assessment Clinic and improving liaison with Riverside Adolescent Unit for patients with anorexia The post holders will lead the weekly multidisciplinary (MDT) meeting. They will work within the Access and Waiting Times framework and the New Care Models agenda for Eating Disorder services in children and young people's services. The postholder will work closely with newly appointed posts in dietetics and psychology and in partnership with community CAHMS and Riverside Unit (local general adolescent unit). Medical care of inpatients will be supported by trainees in general paediatrics.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details for this position.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Strong interest in Paediatric Eating Disorders

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training, and experience in general paediatrics and paediatric eating disorders
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of general paediatrics and paediatric eating disorders
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to paediatrics and eating disorders
• Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric and paediatric eating disorders care

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership
Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other
Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

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