Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Community Child Health, ST4-8 equivalent, is a post suitable for candidates seeking training in Developmental Paediatrics and Community Paediatrics in order to complete their higher specialist training, or a candidate who has completed training but is in need of experience in service development while waiting for a consultant post.
Main duties of the job
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
St Mary's Hospital
Clinical Fellow in Child Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Community Child Health Service
ST4-8 equivalent
Applications are invited for a clinical fellow in Neurodevelopment Paediatrics at the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre.
The post is suitable for a candidate seeking training in community paediatrics in order to complete their higher specialist training or a candidate who has completed training but is in need of experience in service development while waiting for a consultant paediatric post. It may also be possible to arrange to rotate to a neurology/neurodisability fellow post should the candidate wish to pursue a career in paediatric neurology or neurodisability.
The Paediatric Department serves a diverse local population, with 100 languages spoken locally and covering a broad socio-economic range. The child development and neurodisability service works very closely with the general paediatric department and the neurology department.
The post holder will join three dynamic consultants with subspecialty interests in neurodisability, autistic spectrum disorder and behavioural paediatrics. Services are also supported by innovative multi-agency teams.
The Imperial Paediatric department is a strong academic department and the unit provides tertiary referral services for a number of paediatric subspecialties.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students, nurses, and health visitors about a range of topics.
The post holder will be expected to keep timely and accurate records and to write letters and reports following assessments as appropriate and within the Trusts timescales.
The post holder will be expected to participate in regular department meetings.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with department staff and allied professionals in the running of the service.
The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties as shall from time to time be delegated to them by the department, its consultants, managers and the Clinical Director of the Womens and Childrens directorate.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the Clinical Governance programme of the Trust and is expected to do audit work in the department.
Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to attend mandatory courses that are required by the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students, nurses, and health visitors about a range of topics.
The post holder will be expected to keep timely and accurate records and to write letters and reports following assessments as appropriate and within the Trusts timescales.
The post holder will be expected to participate in regular department meetings.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with department staff and allied professionals in the running of the service.
The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties as shall from time to time be delegated to them by the department, its consultants, managers and the Clinical Director of the Womens and Childrens directorate.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the Clinical Governance programme of the Trust and is expected to do audit work in the department.
Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to attend mandatory courses that are required by the Trust.
Person Specification
Basic Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current registration and in good standing with GMC
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- MSC in Paediatrics and/or Community Child Health
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oAt least 3 years experience or higher since first full GMC registration
- oTraining and at least 12 months experience in general Paediatrics
- oExperience in audit and clinical governance
- oTraining and experience in identification and management of suspected child abuse
Desirable
- oTraining and experience in community child health in the UK
- oExperience of working with children from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with children with special needs
- oExperience of teaching organisation and practice
KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to assess a normal child and to recognise and appropriately manage abnormality
- oWillingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations
- oExcellent communication skills with a good working knowledge of English
- oAbility to work with other health professionals-Team player.
- oWillingness to work in multidisciplinary way and multi-agency groups
- oEvidence of ability to keep timely and accurate records.
- oWillingness to work hard
- oFlexibility, commitment and organisational skills (Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively)
- oDiplomacy skills and compatibility with other colleagues and staff in the department
Academic
Essential
- oParticipation in research or clinical audit
- oWillingness to take part in teaching
Desirable
- oDemonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. Junior doctors, medical students etc
- oFormal training in research or teaching methods
Person Specification
Basic Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current registration and in good standing with GMC
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- MSC in Paediatrics and/or Community Child Health
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oAt least 3 years experience or higher since first full GMC registration
- oTraining and at least 12 months experience in general Paediatrics
- oExperience in audit and clinical governance
- oTraining and experience in identification and management of suspected child abuse
Desirable
- oTraining and experience in community child health in the UK
- oExperience of working with children from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with children with special needs
- oExperience of teaching organisation and practice
KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to assess a normal child and to recognise and appropriately manage abnormality
- oWillingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations
- oExcellent communication skills with a good working knowledge of English
- oAbility to work with other health professionals-Team player.
- oWillingness to work in multidisciplinary way and multi-agency groups
- oEvidence of ability to keep timely and accurate records.
- oWillingness to work hard
- oFlexibility, commitment and organisational skills (Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively)
- oDiplomacy skills and compatibility with other colleagues and staff in the department
Academic
Essential
- oParticipation in research or clinical audit
- oWillingness to take part in teaching
Desirable
- oDemonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. Junior doctors, medical students etc
- oFormal training in research or teaching methods
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).
