Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Consultant General Paediatrician to join the Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Team at the Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders (MCCAED).
The successful candidate will provide Consultant Paediatric advice, consultation, and management for patients within MCCAED, including regular weekly commitments to the ARFID service.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide a regular general paediatric service for patients under the ARFID service with a range of conditions
- Assess and evaluate information and results of investigations, write reports, and present information to others as appropriate
- Support the development of paediatric care plans, including using clinical judgement regarding priority of support and expected timelines
- Liaise with other health professionals and social care teams as necessary to support appropriate care for patients
- Contribute to the leadership and strategic development of the service, particularly with respect to paediatric aspects of care
The post holder will play a critical role in ensuring safe medical care for patients within MCCAED and contributing to ongoing quality improvements in the service.
Benefits:
- Generous pay, pensions, and leave
- Flexible working options, including part-time working and job sharing
- Opportunities for career development and professional growth
- Car lease and keyworker housing available
- Access to counselling services, wellbeing events, and long service awards
Person specification:
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC with a Licence to practice
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Ability to fulfil all duties of the post, including travel requirements
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status