Overview
In this role you will provide consultant-led paediatric care across acute and general services, including PAU, inpatient and outpatient settings, at Manor Hospital. You will participate in the PCOW model and out-of-hours on-call, and drive service development, quality improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will also contribute to teaching, training, safeguarding and research activities, with scope to develop a subspecialist interest. This is an opportunity to shape paediatric care within a Trust-wide, integrated service.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-led care across PAU, inpatient, day-case and outpatient services
- Participate in PCOW and Tier 3 on-call rota to ensure safe, high-quality care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, primary care, community services and tertiary centres
- Develop acute paediatric pathways and innovative models of care
- Support teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and students
- Engage in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, appraisal and revalidation
- Provide senior clinical leadership and contribute to safeguarding services
- Develop and deliver a subspecialist interest aligned with departmental needs
- Provide cover for colleagues during leave and manage acute commitments
- Supervise and train junior medical staff and participate in mandatory training
- Participate in teaching programmes for junior doctors and medical students and act as educational supervisor
- Contribute to evidence-based practice and participate in research as appropriate
Key requirements
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration: CCT or CESR or in final stages of application
- APLS/EPALS or equivalent provider status
- Children Safeguarding Level 3 Training
- Broad range of general Paediatric knowledge and experience at middle grade level or higher
- Experience of leading children's safeguarding process
- Effective communication and liaison with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team
- enthusiasm for teaching doctors and nurses
- Clinical governance, audit and quality improvement (QI)
- Participation in safeguarding processes and safeguarding governance
- On-call and rota management
Consultant Paediatrician in Walsall employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
