Job summary
Consultant Community Paediatrician
Full Time 10 PAs
The trust is looking for a dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Community Paediatrician for Havering, to join a team of 3 other Consultant Community Paediatricians working within an integrated specialist children's service in a progressive Community Paediatric department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to Neuro-disability and safeguarding services and lead roles would include Named Doctor for Safeguarding .The post will be supported by the Designated doctor for safeguarding, clinical lead for Community Paediatrics and Associate Medical director.
About us
The Named doctor will work within the Community Paediatric team at The Acorn centre working closely with Named Doctors in other localities and Named Nurses within NELFT to:
Support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities to safeguard/protect children and young people and competencies for heath care staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of NELFT at all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the safeguarding/child protection team.
The post holder will facilitate and participate in the Child Protection rota for Havering.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of NELFT at all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the safeguarding/child protection team.
The post holder will facilitate and participate in the Child Protection rota for Havering.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics
- 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
Desirable
- Specialist experience in named safeguarding role
Skills
Essential
- Experience of neurodisability and neurodevelopmental paediatrics.
- Experience of examination of children where there are concerns of emotional, physical abuse and neglect
- Approved training in Child Protection / Safeguarding at Level 4 of the Intercollegiate guidelines
- Level 3 competencies in the Intercollegiate guidelines Knowledge, skills and competences for Looked After Children
- Willingness to undertake/ update level 4 Children's Safeguarding Training
- Working in multidisciplinary team and with multiagency partners
- Working with families living with significant levels of deprivation and understanding of working in a multicultural community
Desirable
- Training in objective developmental assessment e.g. Griffith Developmental Scales.
- Training in Autism assessment e.g. DISCO or ADI/ADOS/3DI
- Undertaken PET courses
- Training in forensic medical examination for CSA
Qualifications / registration
Essential
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in CCH, or demonstrate Level 3 competencies in all areas of CCH
- 5 years higher specialist training including 3 years Community Paediatrics
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- CCT in Neurodisability
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- Putting people first
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
Desirable
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
Desirable
- Ability to work and take lead within a multidisciplinary team
IT Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics
- 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Community Paediatrics
Desirable
- Specialist experience in named safeguarding role
Skills
Essential
- Experience of neurodisability and neurodevelopmental paediatrics.
- Experience of examination of children where there are concerns of emotional, physical abuse and neglect
- Approved training in Child Protection / Safeguarding at Level 4 of the Intercollegiate guidelines
- Level 3 competencies in the Intercollegiate guidelines Knowledge, skills and competences for Looked After Children
- Willingness to undertake/ update level 4 Children's Safeguarding Training
- Working in multidisciplinary team and with multiagency partners
- Working with families living with significant levels of deprivation and understanding of working in a multicultural community
Desirable
- Training in objective developmental assessment e.g. Griffith Developmental Scales.
- Training in Autism assessment e.g. DISCO or ADI/ADOS/3DI
- Undertaken PET courses
- Training in forensic medical examination for CSA
Qualifications / registration
Essential
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in CCH, or demonstrate Level 3 competencies in all areas of CCH
- 5 years higher specialist training including 3 years Community Paediatrics
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- CCT in Neurodisability
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- Putting people first
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
Desirable
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
Desirable
- Ability to work and take lead within a multidisciplinary team
IT Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Additional information
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).
