Job summary
Come and be at the Heart of our Community.
Have you got exceptional clinical skills to support children and young people in west Hertfordshire?
HCT are advertising for two Consultant Community Paediatricians posts.
Based at Peace Children's Centre - Watford, St Albans Health & Wellbeing Centre and Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre - Hemel Hempstead.
It is currently envisaged these roles will be based at either St Albans or Watford but the post holder may be expected to travel between all HCT sites.
Children's Services within West Hertfordshire provide services to the child population in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.
This is a 10 programme activity post with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The post holder will be based at one of the three children's centres in West Hertfordshire. All centres have excellent facilities and hosts several disciplines.
There is multiagency working within the department including assessment of autism.There are close working relationships with both Acute Paediatrics Services and CAMHS. There are strong links with Hertfordshire County Council, Social Services and Education Department.
Interview date: 17 October 2024
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities will include:
- assessments of children with neurodevelopment conditions, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities.
- safeguarding children, looked after children, school health
- special educational needs, teaching and training.
This post holder will have shared lead for neuro-disability and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency / multidisciplinary assessments.
The Children's Specialist Services Medical Team in West Hertfordshire consists of 9 permanent Consultant Community Paediatricians, working across the three child development centres. They are supported by Specialist and Speciality grade doctors, and two core specialist registrars. The team work closely with therapy, community nursing and continuing care teams. All consultants take a specific area of responsibility.
We welcome informal visits to our friendly team in Watford, St Albans & Hemel Hempstead!
A relocation package will be considered where applicable.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible.
You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment conditions including development delay, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly intake meeting to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Timely written and verbal reports are an integral part of this role.
Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.
A multidisciplinary autism assessment pathway is in place. Highly specialist speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists are part of the team. It is envisaged that the pathway will be refined in the light of further experience. The post holder could be part of this autism assessment team.
Please see attached documents for full details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment conditions including development delay, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly intake meeting to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Timely written and verbal reports are an integral part of this role.
Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.
A multidisciplinary autism assessment pathway is in place. Highly specialist speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists are part of the team. It is envisaged that the pathway will be refined in the light of further experience. The post holder could be part of this autism assessment team.
Please see attached documents for full details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Clinical Experience
Essential
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- On the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of appointment
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Competent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training or equivalent
- Valid basic life support training
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- A higher Medical Degree MSc, PhD in Paediatrics
- Experience of working in NHS
Academic
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, to improve clinical outcomes.
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary trainees.
Desirable
- Research degree
- Training the Trainers' certification
Knowledge and Skill
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and or understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
- Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
- Knowledge of risk management, appraisal review process, etc.
- Ability to work on own initiative, time management and decision making skills
- Good communication skills, including communicating bad news
Desirable
- Knowledge of annual job planning
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Understanding of medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of motivational skill, leadership attributes and experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and staff at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
- Able to drive to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications & Clinical Experience
Essential
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- On the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of appointment
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Competent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training or equivalent
- Valid basic life support training
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- A higher Medical Degree MSc, PhD in Paediatrics
- Experience of working in NHS
Academic
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, to improve clinical outcomes.
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary trainees.
Desirable
- Research degree
- Training the Trainers' certification
Knowledge and Skill
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and or understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
- Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
- Knowledge of risk management, appraisal review process, etc.
- Ability to work on own initiative, time management and decision making skills
- Good communication skills, including communicating bad news
Desirable
- Knowledge of annual job planning
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Understanding of medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of motivational skill, leadership attributes and experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and staff at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
- Able to drive to meet the requirements of the post
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).
