Locum consultant in general paediatrics​/paediatric gastroenterology

Overview

This new post will help to meet an increased demand for Paediatric Gastroenterology services across the Trust and support the continued development of specialist services including intestinal failure, home parenteral nutrition, and Inflammatory bowel disease.

This post is ideal for an ST8-level trainee looking for their first consultant post or experienced General Paediatricians who wish to develop an interest in Paediatric Gastroenterology.

• Applicants should be on or eligible to be on the specialist register for General Paediatrics and be in receipt of a CCT in General Paediatrics.
• A SPIN or equivalent experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology is desirable.

The post is a full-time 10PA post that is primarily outpatient based with no on-call/hot week requirements. Flexible working options may be considered for those interested in part-time or sessional work. The contract is for 6 months in the first instance, extendable up to 12 months.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop an interest in Paediatric Gastroenterology including attendance at relevant MDTs and specialist clinics where appropriate.

• Monday:
  Urgent clinic;
  Departmental MDT; SPA / Departmental teaching;
  Clinic alternate week / Day off alternate week
• Tuesday: SPA
• Wednesday:
  Clinic;
  Clinic admin;
  Clinic
• Thursday:
  Clinic admin;
  Day off alternate week
• Friday:
  Clinic;
  Clinic

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If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Dr Maureen Lawson;

Job title:

Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist;
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