Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics. The job involves the full range of activities of a Community Paediatrician from a base in Helensburgh with outreach to Mid-Argyll and the islands of Bute and Islay, plus the role of Medical Advisor to the Adoption Panel for Argyll and Bute.

There is a particular clinical focus on neurodevelopmental assessment including ASD / ADHD. You will be part of a small team of Community Paediatricians and ADHD/Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialists. There are working relationships with CAMHS, AHPs, Health Visitors, School Nurses, CCNs and multiagency colleagues including Educational Psychology.

Work will involve assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of children aged 0-18 with additional needs, including ADHD and ASD; general neurodevelopment and disability work; Health Assessment of Care Experienced Children, and Comprehensive Health Assessment of vulnerable children and young people experiencing neglect. The role also includes the remit as Medical Advisor to the Argyll & Bute Adoption Panel.

Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and have completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Informal enquires to:

Rebecca Helliwell, Email: rebecca.helliwell@nhs.scot

Or Beth Wiseman, Senior Manager Child Health and Maternity Email: beth.wiseman2@nhs.scot

Closing date: 10/11/2024

Job Reference: MS14 198598

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.