Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 April 2025

Job summary

Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician Combined Role : 10 PAs [Community Paediatrician Role - 9 PAs per week with safeguarding rota 1 PA per week] Fixed Term 12 months post

1. Child Development Assessment Clinics -Neurodevelopmental assessment.

2. Assessment for children under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

3. Working within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre - joint assessments/MDT review/CPIP assessment / development of care pathways

4. Medication review clinics for ADHD and sleep.

5. Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.

6. Provide health assessment and medical advice for Children Looked After Service

7. Provide clinical supervision for junior medical staff based within the Integrated Service

Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinics

This clinic based work includes face to face and virtual assessments for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our single point of access (ITAC). Assessment to consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Disorders and Globally Impaired Developmental Profile.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Governance

The Provider will ensure all clinicians conduct clinical practice in line with NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) clinical guidance.

The Provider will be expected to register all regulated activities set out within this service specification with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

All clinicians delivering the requirements set out within this service specification will adhere to local clinical governance arrangements of their employing organisation's and actively participate in regular audits to ensure safe practice. The Provider will be expected to provide progress reports to the ISCD Management Board on the timely completion of audits and any areas relating to the ISCD service that require action.

The Provider shall inform the Head of Service of any serious incidents or near misses in a timely and appropriate manner.

The Provider shall provide regular clinical leadership and supervision on a monthly basis to the consultant pediatricians delivering the requirements of this specification

To comply with the Trust's Clinical Governance Policy and to participate in relevant multidisciplinary and

Uni-professional clinical audit projects

To undertake Clinical Risk Management and Clinical Governance activities of the department and Trust

To ensure full and proper records are completed for this purpose

Participate in QI project appropriate to job plan

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

396-2780-MS

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Moor Lane

Chessington

KT9 2AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr. Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr. Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.

Person Specification

Educational

Essential

oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oMRCPCh or equivalent) oCCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. oAssociate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience
oCurrent wide range of Community Paediatrics experience oTraining and experience with Safeguarding

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

oAbility to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit/ QI projects. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Person Specification

Educational

Essential

oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oMRCPCh or equivalent) oCCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. oAssociate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience
oCurrent wide range of Community Paediatrics experience oTraining and experience with Safeguarding

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

oAbility to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit/ QI projects. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).