Consultant Paediatrics with special interest in Cardiology

Consultant Paediatrics with special interest in Cardiology

The post-holder will join the existing team of Paediatric consultants. Overall responsibilities include contributing to the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of the service across South Tyneside and the City of Sunderland. These will reflect national and local priorities including the strategic direction of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. As the merger is still recent, there are exciting opportunities for innovative practice to ensure equitable, high quality, safe and sustainable healthcare for all children and young people across the area. Desirable areas of expertise are to include Paediatric cardiology and education to support the needs of the directorate. The post holder is expected to possess Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post. The Clinical Director in Paediatrics & Child Health is Dr Naweed Sattar; a satisfactory job plan and annual appraisal is essential. The post holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with local, regional and national guidance. Attendance at mandatory training such as fire safety is expected. FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT INTERVIEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

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