Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work as a Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health? We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatrician to join our Community Specialist Children's Service at Alexandra Avenue clinic based in Harrow.
You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, dynamic team who are open to change and innovation. This is an ideal opportunity for a driven Paediatrician to complement our team of supportive and experienced community Paediatricians in improving the health and well-being of children, young people and families in Harrow.
You will be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
This post attracts generous relocation expenses, study budget and a range of lifestyle benefits, such as staff discounts, cycle to work scheme and discount on the purchase and leasing of new cars.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Hecate Diaz, Clinical Lead, Community Child Health
Tel. 02039116981; Email: hecate.diaz@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This is an 8PA post and it has been advertised following retirement of the previous post holder and includes responsibilities in neurodevelopmental paediatrics and safeguarding. There is opportunity to take up the role of named doctor for safeguarding children or develop specific neurodisability interests, such as complex epilepsy management (with support from epilepsy nurse).
The team has a strong commitment to training and personal development, so the post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching and training of all professional groups within the Child Health Service.
Currently the team also contributes to the hospital paediatric Grand rounds and epilepsy meetings, the neurodisability meetings at GOSH and the bi-monthly joint teaching with Brent community paediatrics. Post holder will participate in these as their SPA sessions allow, and contribute to audit activity and the clinical governance work of the specialty of Community Paediatrics.
The post has been advertised as 8 programmed activities though applicants wishing to work more flexibly or job share are also encouraged to apply.
About us
There are many good reasons to choose to come and work with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) which is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.
Over the last few years our catchment area has grown significantly, making the Trust's population more diverse than ever. The area spans the communities of London, Milton Keynes and wider geographical areas of Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire.
The Trust is organised in to three Divisions: Jameson, Goodall and Diggory. Goodall Division is responsible for the delivery of Mental Health and community Learning Disability services in Hillingdon, as well as all CNWL's specialist rehabilitation provision and CAMHS provision in NW London. We also deliver community physical health services in a number of boroughs in NW London, including Hillingdon Harrow, Ealing andneighbouring System of North Central London.
You will always be part of a dynamic and experienced Community Paediatric Team of Paediatricians with an excellent skill mix who provide a full range of community paediatric services. The team currently comprises 4 Consultants and 4 Paediatric Specialist Registrars working in Community Paediatrics.
Our staff play a fundamental role in our delivery of excellent outcomes and excellent patient experience, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
www.cnwl.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the diagnosis and management of children with a range of neurodevelopmental difficulties including ASD and ADHD
To provide assessment and case management of children and young people with complex neuro-disability and special needs. The Consultant has overall responsibility for their own caseload,
Share multidisciplinary team assessments and meetings as required.
Provide clinical input to multi-disciplinary clinics/meetings for the assessment of children with complex disability and special needs.
Participate in the Child Protection rota in conjunction with other consultants
Participate in providing medical input for SEN
Provide clinical supervision to paediatric registrars
To contribute to the training of GP trainee rotations and FYI from Northwick Park who come for weekly placements.
Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
Active participation in continuing medical education
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the diagnosis and management of children with a range of neurodevelopmental difficulties including ASD and ADHD
To provide assessment and case management of children and young people with complex neuro-disability and special needs. The Consultant has overall responsibility for their own caseload,
Share multidisciplinary team assessments and meetings as required.
Provide clinical input to multi-disciplinary clinics/meetings for the assessment of children with complex disability and special needs.
Participate in the Child Protection rota in conjunction with other consultants
Participate in providing medical input for SEN
Provide clinical supervision to paediatric registrars
To contribute to the training of GP trainee rotations and FYI from Northwick Park who come for weekly placements.
Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
Active participation in continuing medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD etc)
- CCT in community child health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with multi- disciplinary teams within community settings
- Broad range of clinical experience in Paediatric Community Medicine.
- Ability to work as part of and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
- 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of CCH practice.
- Child Protection Medical experience during level 3 (or higher) training
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Highly developed communication skills. Experience of teaching Undergraduates and Trainees.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Knowledge of interagency working and systems i.e. social care and education.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
Academic / Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements. Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Evidence of on-going interest and achievement in research
- Training in research methodology.
- Publications in peer review journals
- Presentations to learned societies.
- Presentations at National or International meetings.
- Publications in Peer-reviewed journals
Management and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Understanding of NHS systems and audit processes
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit, design or change management.
- Have developed guidelines for departmental clinical use.
- Have led and completed audits that have led to demonstrable service improvements.
- Proven record of multiagency working in paediatrics or an allied field.
- Willingness to lead service
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD etc)
- CCT in community child health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with multi- disciplinary teams within community settings
- Broad range of clinical experience in Paediatric Community Medicine.
- Ability to work as part of and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
- 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of CCH practice.
- Child Protection Medical experience during level 3 (or higher) training
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Highly developed communication skills. Experience of teaching Undergraduates and Trainees.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Knowledge of interagency working and systems i.e. social care and education.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
Academic / Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements. Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Evidence of on-going interest and achievement in research
- Training in research methodology.
- Publications in peer review journals
- Presentations to learned societies.
- Presentations at National or International meetings.
- Publications in Peer-reviewed journals
Management and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Understanding of NHS systems and audit processes
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit, design or change management.
- Have developed guidelines for departmental clinical use.
- Have led and completed audits that have led to demonstrable service improvements.
- Proven record of multiagency working in paediatrics or an allied field.
- Willingness to lead service
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).
