Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for the above post in the Department of Community Paediatrics, Oxford Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford.

The appointment is on a less-than full time basis for 7.5 sessions a week

Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Dr Harjinder Gill, Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The John Radcliffe (Tel: Oxford (01865 231959) or Dr Sarah Haden, Deputy Clinical Director for Children's Services (Tel: 01865 213959).

Any person who is unable for personal reasons to work the hours described will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job
The postholder's duties will be based in the Community Paediatrics Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations, throughout the county, and to attend meetings with Social Services Departments and other partner agencies.

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities
Tuesday 9am-1pm CHOX/School Special School or Semi-urgent clinic DCC 1 1-5pm CHOX Clinic admin DCC 1 Wednesday 9am-1pm CHOX Child protection pre-planned assessment DCC 1 1pm-5pm CHOX Departmental teaching/meetings SPA 1 Thursday 9am-5pm CHOX Multi-disciplinary assesssments/panel DCC 1 Child protection on call DCC 1 Friday 9am-1pm CHOX Neurodevelopment clinic DCC 1 1pm-5pm CHOX Clinic Admin DCC 1 Programmed activity Number Direct clinical care (including unpredictable on-call) 7 Supporting professional activities 1 Other NHS responsibilities 0 External duties 0 Total Programmed activities 8

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview

Experience

• Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training in Community Child Health
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Knowledge and skills

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Good communication skills, including communicating bad news
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, colleagues, managers, other agencies, and staff at all levels

This 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.

Applications 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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).