Job Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed doctor to this permanent 7 PA post within our established Community Paediatrics service.

You will join a large multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Specialist/Associate Specialists and Specialty Doctors providing community paediatric services across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

The service offers a well-established programme of CPD, regular child protection peer review, and a supportive environment that encourages collaborative working and ongoing professional development.

The post is primarily based at our Eastgate Hub in East Central Bristol. However, the successful candidate will be required to work across any of our clinical sites within the partnership and may be required to attend local hospitals for daytime on-call commitments. Reasonable notice will be provided where work is required away from the usual base.

As our services continue to evolve, clinical sessions and base locations may change in line with service needs and the agreed clinical strategy.

We are proud to contribute to the education and training of medical students from the University of Bristol, and the successful applicant will have opportunities to support undergraduate teaching.

Main duties of the job
The Adoption Medical Adviser will primarily support Bristol and provide cross-cover for South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The successful applicant will also serve as a panel member for Adoption West.

The post holder will advocate for children whose care plan is adoption and provide specialist medical advice throughout the adoption process. Responsibilities include undertaking statutory health assessments for children in care, preparing comprehensive health reports for children being considered for adoption, and assessing the health information of prospective adopters. They will liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals where appropriate and provide advice to the Agency Decision Maker on health-related matters.

The post holder will meet with prospective adopters to discuss the health and developmental needs of matched children and provide specialist advice on intercountry adoptions where required.

As a member of the Adoption West Panel, the post holder will attend panel meetings, contribute to recommendations, present medical reports, answer health-related queries, identify adoption support needs, and contribute to court reports relating to placement and adoption orders. They will also participate in panel training, appraisal and ensure statutory reports are completed in line with relevant legislation and national standards.

About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
Essential

• At least 10 years of postgraduate training with at least 4 years in UK community paediatric posts
• Full membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (to have passed the clinical exam)
• Experience of Adoption Medical Adviser work in the UK
• Experience in audit project and written up

Desirable

• Experience of leadership roles for Children in Care
• Demonstrated involvement in service development projects
• Formal training in teaching or research methods

Skills & Experience
Essential

• Competence in General Paediatrics to a level appropriate to middle grade working level
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Research experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in Adoption West
• Demonstrated involvement in service development projects
• Able to teach and coach medical under-graduates & postgraduates
• Ability to teach effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

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