General Practitioner with Special Interest for Children in Care

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic GP with a special interest in Children in Care (CiC) to join Suffolk's integrated community paediatric services.

Working as part of a county-wide multidisciplinary team, the postholder will undertake statutory Initial Health Assessments (IHAs) for children and young people entering the care of Suffolk County Council, ensuring assessments are completed within required timescales and to a high professional standard., The role involves identifying physical, emotional and developmental health needs, capturing the views of children and young people, and making appropriate referrals and recommendations to improve health outcomes. The postholder will work closely with community paediatricians, nursing and allied health professionals, social care and education colleagues to support effective care planning and safeguarding arrangements.

The successful candidate will join a well-established and collaborative service with strong partnerships across health, education and social care. As part of a wider county-wide community medical team, they will contribute to the delivery of equitable services across Suffolk and play an important role in improving the health, wellbeing and life chances of Children in Care.

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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.