Job summary
Locum Consultant Paediatrician with Neurodisability (Open to Overseas candidates with equivalent qualifications)
This post holder will primarily work with children in the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and complex neurodisability and will be the named doctor for St. Giles School for children with moderate to profound learning disabilities and complex health needs. The post holder will also Lead in the Neonatal high risk children follow up clinics. Development of care pathways for conditions such as cerebral palsy and transition medicals for children with complex needs. Supervision and training of staff and trainees in child developmental assessment / care planning for children with SEN/ to continue the newly establish St Giles feeding clinic for children with GOR and complex feeding problems.
(b) Medical assessment of children who have been referred for safeguarding reasons especially child sexual abuse and child protection advice from social services.
- Should be able to provide medical examination and written reports in connection with statutory assessment of special educational needs (EHCP)
- The appointee will participate in the medical assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental problems / Autism Spectrum Disorder
- There will be opportunities for developing special interests in a chosen clinical area.
- Taking an active part in clinical governance, appraisal and service development
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide community medical service and this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Responsible for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by Croydon Health Services
(TBC in attached Job Description)
About us
Working for your organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospitalo Purley Hospitalo The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heatho Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodsideo A minor injuries unit in New AddingtonThe Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staffo You feel in safe hands with highly professional staffo You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicianso You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:-
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Croydon Health Services
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
- Work collaboratively and effectively with Trust employees and other agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:-
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Croydon Health Services
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
- Work collaboratively and effectively with Trust employees and other agencies.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Evidence of the training and experience gained obtaining the CCT in Community Child Health or if CCT in General Paediatrics, must be able to demonstrate that equivalent competencies required for CCT in CCH have been achieved.
- At least 2 years in higher specialist training in community paediatrics, neuro-developmental paediatrics and child protection
- Sound training and knowledge in the management of the range of neurodisability conditions managed at district level, including developmental disorders - ASD
- know about common psychological and emotional disorders, as well as intellectual disability, prevalent in looked after children and young people
Desirable
- Advanced understanding of curriculum planning and effective delivery of training skills
- Training and experience in medical evaluation of possible child sexual abuse or willingness to undergo necessary further trainin
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in the field of safeguarding and substantial experience of the legislation relating to children and young people and the court process.
- Wide experience in general paediatrics with specialist knowledge of community child health
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to organise and manage work
Desirable
- Special interest within community paediatrics e.g. Autism.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Evidence of the training and experience gained obtaining the CCT in Community Child Health or if CCT in General Paediatrics, must be able to demonstrate that equivalent competencies required for CCT in CCH have been achieved.
- At least 2 years in higher specialist training in community paediatrics, neuro-developmental paediatrics and child protection
- Sound training and knowledge in the management of the range of neurodisability conditions managed at district level, including developmental disorders - ASD
- know about common psychological and emotional disorders, as well as intellectual disability, prevalent in looked after children and young people
Desirable
- Advanced understanding of curriculum planning and effective delivery of training skills
- Training and experience in medical evaluation of possible child sexual abuse or willingness to undergo necessary further trainin
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in the field of safeguarding and substantial experience of the legislation relating to children and young people and the court process.
- Wide experience in general paediatrics with specialist knowledge of community child health
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to organise and manage work
Desirable
- Special interest within community paediatrics e.g. Autism.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
