Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established Developmental Team, within the Neurodevelopmental and Neurodisability (NDND) Care Group in the paediatric Directorate at St Georges' Hospital.
The postholder will undertake regular Developmental Clinics and LAC Clinics within the Neurodevelopmental and Neurodisability Care Group as part of plans to meet rising service needs and replace a retiring staff member. The post holder will be working alongside the Named Doctor and Nurse for Looked After Children and the rest of the wider LAC team, who all contribute to delivering the clinical aspect of the LAC service. The post holder will ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained within their organisation demonstrating effective leadership skills and working within a team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
- Provide clinics for the assessment and management of children with suspected neurodevelopmental delay or disorders such as ADHD or ASD
- LAC - Provide clinics for IHA and RHA services for Looked after Children and produce timely reports for the same
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance:
- Participate in CPD activity
- Support on-going audit within the care group
- Observe the clinical governance requirements of the post
- The precise job plan and clinics will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant and in negotiation with the relevant Clinical Leads and Care Group Lead.
- Likely daily and weekly activities are described below although the exact timetable will vary in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Within the St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust all job plans are reviewed annually through the job planning process.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Illustrative weekly Job Plan timetable (subject to negotiation):
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Developmental clinic
Developmental Clinic
LAC
CPD
(Peer Review Meeting)
Speciality clinic (ASD/ADHD/SEND or other according to interest/expertise)
CRA
CRA
CRA for clinic
CPD/CRA for LAC
CRA for Specialty Clinic
The above job plan is illustrative only and subject to discussion with the Care Group Lead. The days worked are open to discussion.
The post conforms to the European Working Time directive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Illustrative weekly Job Plan timetable (subject to negotiation):
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Developmental clinic
Developmental Clinic
LAC
CPD
(Peer Review Meeting)
Speciality clinic (ASD/ADHD/SEND or other according to interest/expertise)
CRA
CRA
CRA for clinic
CPD/CRA for LAC
CRA for Specialty Clinic
The above job plan is illustrative only and subject to discussion with the Care Group Lead. The days worked are open to discussion.
The post conforms to the European Working Time directive.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent ST6 level or above in relevant Paediatric specialty: Community Child Health, Neurodisability, Child Mental Health or General Paediatrics
- Full registration and licence to practise with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
Desirable
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
- Other LAC specific training
- Other degree/qualification in Paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Community Paediatrics, and Neurodevelopmental and LAC assessments
- Ability to manage clinical care of complex patients
- Audit/QIP: evidence of understanding of audit principles and having taken a lead role in completing at least 2 audit/QIP projects in clinical areas relevant to this application
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national or international level
- Previous experience in working in Neurodevelopment/Neurodisability/Neurology
- Any specialist experience in delivering LAC services
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator and team worker
- Ability to conduct a comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment of children with suspected developmental problems with understanding of relevant psychosocial factors
- Ability to compile a comprehensive report within defined timescales
- Ability to liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate treatment and support
- Ability to review a child and write a SEND/EHCP report
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multiagency team
Desirable
- Ability to diagnose and manage a child with ASD and/or ADHD
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders e.g. Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales, SOGS etc.
- Understand multiagency working in the context of safeguarding
Desirable
- Familiarity or expertise with recognised tools for the assessment of suspected ADHD and ASD (ADOS/ADI-R/3DI)
Other
Essential
- Active involvement in Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
- An understanding of equality and diversity within the workforce and how can it impact on this post
- Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent ST6 level or above in relevant Paediatric specialty: Community Child Health, Neurodisability, Child Mental Health or General Paediatrics
- Full registration and licence to practise with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
Desirable
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
- Other LAC specific training
- Other degree/qualification in Paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Community Paediatrics, and Neurodevelopmental and LAC assessments
- Ability to manage clinical care of complex patients
- Audit/QIP: evidence of understanding of audit principles and having taken a lead role in completing at least 2 audit/QIP projects in clinical areas relevant to this application
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national or international level
- Previous experience in working in Neurodevelopment/Neurodisability/Neurology
- Any specialist experience in delivering LAC services
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator and team worker
- Ability to conduct a comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment of children with suspected developmental problems with understanding of relevant psychosocial factors
- Ability to compile a comprehensive report within defined timescales
- Ability to liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate treatment and support
- Ability to review a child and write a SEND/EHCP report
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multiagency team
Desirable
- Ability to diagnose and manage a child with ASD and/or ADHD
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders e.g. Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales, SOGS etc.
- Understand multiagency working in the context of safeguarding
Desirable
- Familiarity or expertise with recognised tools for the assessment of suspected ADHD and ASD (ADOS/ADI-R/3DI)
Other
Essential
- Active involvement in Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
- An understanding of equality and diversity within the workforce and how can it impact on this post
- Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
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).
