Job summary
Community Consultant Paediatrician Community Child Health and Neurodisability - Harrow Permanent, Full Time (10PAs) (Applicants wishing to work more flexibly or job share are also encouraged to apply)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatrician to join our Community Specialist Children's service based at Alexandra Avenue clinic.
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.
This post has been advertised following previous post holder moving to another post and includes responsibilities in neurodevelopmental paediatrics and safeguarding. The service is looking to appoint an individual who has the vision, drive and commitment to work flexibly and is passionate about caring for children 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 aRelocation package for up to 8K (subject to eligibility), a generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, the NHS pension scheme and a range of staff discounts.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Hecate Diaz, Clinical Lead, Community Child Health , T: 02039116981; E:hecate.diaz@nhs.net
Dr Joanne Beckmann - Clinical Director for Community Child Health, Goodall Division, PA: Gareth Martin E:gareth.martin2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The job plan will consider the needs of the service and experience and interest of applicants.
The post holder will join a team of four consultant community paediatricians and four paediatric registrars committed to the delivery of a high quality service to CYP in Harrow.The team works closely with paediatric therapists and community nurses and has well established shared care pathways with Northwick Park Hospital acute services.The team is committed to interagency working and co-operation with social services and the local Education Department
We welcome applications from experienced community paediatricians as well as paediatricians with a recent CCT. There is opportunity to develop innovative care for children with complex neurodisability.
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 contributes to the hospital paediatric Grand rounds and epilepsy meetings, the neurodisability meetings at GOSH and the quarterly joint teaching with Ealing, Hillingdon, Milton Keynes and Brent community paediatrics.
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
You will have opportunities to work across the full range of community child health work load including:
To 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 service clinical governance activity.
Active participation in continuing medical education.
Job plans can be configured according to applicant experience and interest within the scope of the clinical requirements within the service.
Other responsibilities
Shared responsibility, with other Consultants, for the organisation and smooth running of the Department, and for developing processes and policies for improving standards of care.
Take an active interest in annual appraisal and job planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have opportunities to work across the full range of community child health work load including:
To 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 service clinical governance activity.
Active participation in continuing medical education.
Job plans can be configured according to applicant experience and interest within the scope of the clinical requirements within the service.
Other responsibilities
Shared responsibility, with other Consultants, for the organisation and smooth running of the Department, and for developing processes and policies for improving standards of care.
Take an active interest in annual appraisal and job planning.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) or CESR-CP in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD, MBA, PhD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, or other relevant diplomas
- CCT or equivalent in subspecialty of Community Child Health or Paediatric Neurodisability
Professional Experience
Essential
- Achieved the competencies relating to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- Achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training, usually 3 years in Community Child Health
- Experience of working as part of and leading a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date with Level 3+ Safeguarding and Child Protection competences within last 3 years
- Ability to supervise trainees for Child Protection Medical Assessments
- Good understanding of health inequalities and the impact of social determinants on children, young people and families
Desirable
- Experience inother areas relevantto Community Child Health, e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
- Higher level of training evidence in Social Communication disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Capable of working at consultant level in Community Child Health, including working unsupervised and making sound clinical decisions
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams within community child health settings and interagency systems i.e. social care and education
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams within community child health settings and interagency systems i.e. social care and education
- Ability to develop guidelines for departmental clinical use, and lead in service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams within community child health settings
- Track record of innovation, service development and change improvement
- Completion of a management or leadership course
- Ability to mentor or coach
- Completed training in conducting medical appraisals
Academic / Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate paediatric teaching
- Demonstrated participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
- Demonstrated participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching or research
- Record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Record of presentations at medical conferences
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage time effectively, and manage competing demands in a busy service, respond to changing circumstances and manage setbacks or pressures
- Ability to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust values, be a role model and be accountable for professional duties and behaviors
- Has interpersonal skills, empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work collaboratively with others and cultural competency
- Competent in the use of electronic health records and IT/computer systems for clinical work and administration
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) or CESR-CP in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD, MBA, PhD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, or other relevant diplomas
- CCT or equivalent in subspecialty of Community Child Health or Paediatric Neurodisability
Professional Experience
Essential
- Achieved the competencies relating to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- Achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training, usually 3 years in Community Child Health
- Experience of working as part of and leading a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date with Level 3+ Safeguarding and Child Protection competences within last 3 years
- Ability to supervise trainees for Child Protection Medical Assessments
- Good understanding of health inequalities and the impact of social determinants on children, young people and families
Desirable
- Experience inother areas relevantto Community Child Health, e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
- Higher level of training evidence in Social Communication disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Capable of working at consultant level in Community Child Health, including working unsupervised and making sound clinical decisions
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams within community child health settings and interagency systems i.e. social care and education
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams within community child health settings and interagency systems i.e. social care and education
- Ability to develop guidelines for departmental clinical use, and lead in service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams within community child health settings
- Track record of innovation, service development and change improvement
- Completion of a management or leadership course
- Ability to mentor or coach
- Completed training in conducting medical appraisals
Academic / Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate paediatric teaching
- Demonstrated participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
- Demonstrated participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching or research
- Record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Record of presentations at medical conferences
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage time effectively, and manage competing demands in a busy service, respond to changing circumstances and manage setbacks or pressures
- Ability to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust values, be a role model and be accountable for professional duties and behaviors
- Has interpersonal skills, empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work collaboratively with others and cultural competency
- Competent in the use of electronic health records and IT/computer systems for clinical work and administration
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Hub
275 Alexandra Avenue
Harrow, Middlesex
HA2 9DX
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
