At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a comprehensive Weight Management service for children and young people, ensuring top-notch clinical care.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to improving children's health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration across healthcare sectors.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in paediatrics.
- Qualifications: Must be GMC registered with relevant paediatric experience and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities Provide and coordinate a comprehensive Weight Management service for children and young people, covering all aspects of clinical care, leadership and associated management responsibilities.
Lead and support research activity within the Acute Paediatric service, ensuring alignment with the HDUHB Research and Development framework and informing future service delivery.
Develop the Paediatric Weight Management service through effective collaboration with other healthcare providers, external organisations and agencies.
Provide professional leadership for Acute Paediatric teams, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
Work closely with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain the productivity and job satisfaction of Paediatric staff, including participation in staff appraisal processes where appropriate.
Represent HDUHB at regional and national groups related to Weight Management, such as Managed Clinical Networks.
Contribute to teaching and training, supporting medical students and junior staff, while engaging in audit, research and service development.
Lead and supervise the Paediatric Weight Management team, including travel between sites as required.
Maintain a flexible approach to meet the evolving needs of the service.
Qualifications and Experience Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.
On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR) / European Community Rights) or will obtain confirmation of competency (CCT) within six months of interview date.
Valid Certified Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) and Neonatal Life Support (NLS) certifications.
Relevant sub‑specialty training to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub‑specialist practice (fellowship or equivalent).
MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
Broad based experience within Paediatric Weight Management or a related specialty.
Demonstrated core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
Experience leading and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
Valid Level3 Safeguarding training.
Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others, and evidence of organising programmes and teaching staff across all grades.
Strong knowledge of current research and best practice in Paediatric Weight Management, including staying up to date with guidelines and communicating evidence effectively.
Understanding of Clinical Governance, participation in clinical audit or quality improvement projects, and knowledge of the audit process to improve practice.
Knowledge of the annual job planning and appraisal review process.
Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and equality and diversity legislation, with demonstrated application in practice.
Ability to work autonomously, flexibly and remain calm under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and team‑working skills.
Willingness to travel between sites and flexibility to meet service needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
