Job summary
Community Consultant Paediatrician Richmond, who will also be the Named Doctor for Children Looked After and Medical Officer for Adoption and Fostering in Richmond. Full time (10 PAs)
This is a statutory role for leadership and also needs to fulfill the role of a developmental paediatrician in the community, alongside contributing in the integrated weekly safeguarding rota for Richmond.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatrician to join our closely knit multi-disciplinary Specialist Children's Community Services team based at Ham Clinic, in Ham.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated specialist supportive multi-disciplinary team providing excellent community services improving the health and well-being of children, young people and families of Richmond.
A vacancy has arisen due to the current post holder moving and includes responsibilities in neurodevelopmental paedatrics and safeguarding. Currently we work with our safeguarding partner in Hounslow.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, excellent communication skills and is a team player.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a small team consisting of 3 Consultant Community Paediatricians, specialist nurses and dedicated administrative support.
They will deliver 10 programmed activities on average a week including the named Dr CLA, Medical Officer for Adoption and Fostering, Child developmental clinic, Child Protection Medical rota and an MDT, (autism/neurodisability) or SEN or CLA clinic.
The successful applicant will be expected to local agencies and authorities providing specialist paediatric medical advice.
Provide leadership including contributing to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines and service evaluation/development.
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 nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detail.
AAC 13-May-2025
JD is with Royal College for approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detail.
AAC 13-May-2025
JD is with Royal College for approval.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification : eg: MRCPH, Msc, DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas.
Other
Essential
- EEA Residency status or work permit
- Act as an Ambassador for the Trust and work in accordance with Trust Values of Care, Respect and Communication
- Able to travel independently
- Satisfactory enhanced CRB check
- Reference from LAC colleagues (Consultant rank)
Experience
Essential
- Senior Consultant Paediatrician with a wide breadth of knowledge in all areas of community paediatrics (child development, autism, neurodisability, SEND, child protection)
- Level 3+ in Safeguarding Children equivalent training
Desirable
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice
- Experience in adult medical examination and reporting is desirable.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to assess a normal child and to recognise and appropriately manage abnormality
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of how working in community settings differs from hospital.
- Willingness to work without immediate supervision but with an awareness of one's individual limitations.
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Experience of communicating with other disciplines
- Capacity to manage difficult situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
Teaching, audit and research
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit
- Willingness to take part in teaching
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e;g ST8 , Medical students and other allied health professionals
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues Including medical discipline , clinical governance , service planning
- Willingness to participate in service developments
Desirable
- Experience in planning and implementation of services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification : eg: MRCPH, Msc, DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas.
Other
Essential
- EEA Residency status or work permit
- Act as an Ambassador for the Trust and work in accordance with Trust Values of Care, Respect and Communication
- Able to travel independently
- Satisfactory enhanced CRB check
- Reference from LAC colleagues (Consultant rank)
Experience
Essential
- Senior Consultant Paediatrician with a wide breadth of knowledge in all areas of community paediatrics (child development, autism, neurodisability, SEND, child protection)
- Level 3+ in Safeguarding Children equivalent training
Desirable
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice
- Experience in adult medical examination and reporting is desirable.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to assess a normal child and to recognise and appropriately manage abnormality
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of how working in community settings differs from hospital.
- Willingness to work without immediate supervision but with an awareness of one's individual limitations.
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Experience of communicating with other disciplines
- Capacity to manage difficult situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
Teaching, audit and research
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit
- Willingness to take part in teaching
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e;g ST8 , Medical students and other allied health professionals
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues Including medical discipline , clinical governance , service planning
- Willingness to participate in service developments
Desirable
- Experience in planning and implementation of services
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).
