Consultant Paediatrician specialist interest in Weight Management

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.

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