NHS
Consultant General Paediatrician
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Job Description
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- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
- Medical Degree and Royal College membership, or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in INSERT via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Paediatrics
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
- Provide high quality care for Paediatrics
- Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
- Wide experience in general paediatrics
- Please see job description for full details of person specification criteria
- Medical Degree and Royal College membership, or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in INSERT via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Paediatrics
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
- Provide high quality care for Paediatrics
- Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
- Wide experience in general paediatrics
- Please see job description for full details of person specification criteria
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant General Paediatrician at Somerset Foundation Trust - Yeovil Site.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated colleague to join our established team. Further subspecialty interests to complement those of the department would be welcomed.
There are currently 10 programmed activities available for this post.
This is a permanent position which offers possibilities for individual applicants subspecialty interests to compliment the department (diabetes, oncology, allergy are particularly welcomed but all interests considered including leadership experience/development interest).
The successful candidate will join an existing team of six Consultants and one Associate Specialist on a 1:7 rota with on call. This will increase imminently to a 1:8 rota dependent on successful candidates. Active workforce review is continuing to work towards the RCPCH national 'Facing the Future' standards of a 1:10 acute rota.
Main duties of the job
The post supports and develops General Paediatrics services in South Somerset and is based at Yeovil District Hospital. The appointee will work within the Paediatric department contributing to General Paediatric service delivery. There is an opportunity in developing a special interest in Oncology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Safeguarding. There are active opportunities for a focus of clinical service development between both Yeovil and Musgrove Park acute sites together with the senior leadership team.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Date posted
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year On Call Supplement of 5% for 1:8 Rota requirement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-MED-FAM-2074
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Provide general in-patient and outpatient paediatric services for children & young people, also for new born infants who require specialist input as for a level 1 unit.
Conduct General Paediatrics Outpatient clinics.
To be integrated into the current "Consultant of the Week" system for one week in seven with prospective cover.Share in the non-resident on-call responsibilities, including conducting ward rounds when "Consultant of the Week". During this week starting on Friday morning, the consultant is responsible for all admissions and has no other fixed morning clinics and is on-call over the weekend & for one other night. The consultant will not be expected to work on the Monday afternoon following the weekend on-call nor the following Friday.
Work within the existing multidisciplinary teams to provide continuity of care.
Contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program.
Contribute to the training and supervision of trainee doctors.
Fulfil requirements of continuing professional development, clinical governance, and appraisal.
Contribute to the strategic and administrative development of the department and local Child Health services.
Job responsibilities
Provide general in-patient and outpatient paediatric services for children & young people, also for new born infants who require specialist input as for a level 1 unit.
Conduct General Paediatrics Outpatient clinics.
To be integrated into the current "Consultant of the Week" system for one week in seven with prospective cover.Share in the non-resident on-call responsibilities, including conducting ward rounds when "Consultant of the Week". During this week starting on Friday morning, the consultant is responsible for all admissions and has no other fixed morning clinics and is on-call over the weekend & for one other night. The consultant will not be expected to work on the Monday afternoon following the weekend on-call nor the following Friday.
Work within the existing multidisciplinary teams to provide continuity of care.
Contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program.
Contribute to the training and supervision of trainee doctors.
Fulfil requirements of continuing professional development, clinical governance, and appraisal.
Contribute to the strategic and administrative development of the department and local Child Health services.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.