Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a community paediatric team, across Lambeth and Southwark , providing services in neurodevelopment and , neurodisability They will also form part statutory health services , including child protection , Looked after children and SEND.
They will work closely with key agencies outside of the trust such as social care , GP's, and schools.
They will also work s as part of the multidisciplinary team working with children and families . .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assess children and young people and provide a diagnosis and provide a care plan.
They will liaise with other clinicians and agencies, such as allied health professionals , CAMHS, Education and Social care.
They will undertake a medical examination of any child who may have sustained or be at risk of a non- accidental injury.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 11,000, a turnover of over £800m and a million patient contacts a year.
The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community based services, is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. Itbrings togetherthe best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-class teaching to deliver groundbreaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. See www.kingshealthpartners.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
These may change with time and are reviewed at the post holders appraisalClinical and operational responsibilities:
Developmental Medicine and Neurodisability-To assess children and young people and provide a differential diagnosis and care plan.- To carry out other medical and neurodevelopmental examinations on children and young people where appropriate including diagnostic assessments for ASD.-To support the care of children and young people with neurodisability including participation in MDT clinics- To liaise with other specialties and participate in inter-disciplinary and interagency meetings as needed to promote the health and wellbeing of children, and contribute to transition planning.-To undertake the medical examination of children as laid down in the SEND code of practice and Children and Families Act 2014, and to write reports as appropriate to support Education and Health Care Plans.-To develop care pathways across acute, and community services of Evelina London and KHP.-To liaise with other agencies on clinical and operational matters relevant to the work of the service.
-Liaise with professional leads from other agencies, such as Education and Childrens social care.
Child Protection- Be trained and familiar with Trust child protection policy and have safeguarding at the heart of your practice.- To work closely with all Trust staff and external agencies on Child Protection work and participate in the children protection day on call rota ; which may also include participating in the child sexual abuse clinics-To be vigilant in the early detection and possible prevention of child abuse in any form, and screen for domestic abuse appropriately.- To undertake the medical examination of any child who may have sustained or be at risk of non-accidental injury.- To assess the health and development of children known to be at risk of child abuse and to provide reports to appropriate agencies.- To attend case conferences where required either as the doctor who has seen the child or as representative of the Trust.-To ensure the parts of the child protection plan relevant to our service are carried out.- To attend Court as required.- To ensure that senior staff are kept informed at all times and that advice is sought appropriately and in accordance with Trust policy.
Social Paediatrics-To work with other members of paediatric team to provide clinical assessments and management of children in care of the local authority
Teaching and Training- To participate in the training of other staff as required, e.g. induction programmes for new medical staff and training for GP registrars, specialist registrars, health visitors, and inter- agency training .-To participate in the teaching of medical students as required
Clinical Governance and Audit-To contribute to the maintenance of high clinical standards of the departmentthrough involvement in audit, and clinical governance activities
Liaison Role- The post holder will be expected to liaise effectively with other Trust staff, GPs,hospital staff and other agencies in the course of the work of the post.
CPD and Individual Development- The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with developments in child health and to participate in CPD activities at least up to the level recommended by the Royal College (RCPCH), in order to fulfill professional and Trust commitments at all times to a satisfactory level.-The post holder will be expected to partake in the annual appraisal cycle.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults-Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role
Job description
Job responsibilities
These may change with time and are reviewed at the post holders appraisalClinical and operational responsibilities:
Developmental Medicine and Neurodisability-To assess children and young people and provide a differential diagnosis and care plan.- To carry out other medical and neurodevelopmental examinations on children and young people where appropriate including diagnostic assessments for ASD.-To support the care of children and young people with neurodisability including participation in MDT clinics- To liaise with other specialties and participate in inter-disciplinary and interagency meetings as needed to promote the health and wellbeing of children, and contribute to transition planning.-To undertake the medical examination of children as laid down in the SEND code of practice and Children and Families Act 2014, and to write reports as appropriate to support Education and Health Care Plans.-To develop care pathways across acute, and community services of Evelina London and KHP.-To liaise with other agencies on clinical and operational matters relevant to the work of the service.
-Liaise with professional leads from other agencies, such as Education and Childrens social care.
Child Protection- Be trained and familiar with Trust child protection policy and have safeguarding at the heart of your practice.- To work closely with all Trust staff and external agencies on Child Protection work and participate in the children protection day on call rota ; which may also include participating in the child sexual abuse clinics-To be vigilant in the early detection and possible prevention of child abuse in any form, and screen for domestic abuse appropriately.- To undertake the medical examination of any child who may have sustained or be at risk of non-accidental injury.- To assess the health and development of children known to be at risk of child abuse and to provide reports to appropriate agencies.- To attend case conferences where required either as the doctor who has seen the child or as representative of the Trust.-To ensure the parts of the child protection plan relevant to our service are carried out.- To attend Court as required.- To ensure that senior staff are kept informed at all times and that advice is sought appropriately and in accordance with Trust policy.
Social Paediatrics-To work with other members of paediatric team to provide clinical assessments and management of children in care of the local authority
Teaching and Training- To participate in the training of other staff as required, e.g. induction programmes for new medical staff and training for GP registrars, specialist registrars, health visitors, and inter- agency training .-To participate in the teaching of medical students as required
Clinical Governance and Audit-To contribute to the maintenance of high clinical standards of the departmentthrough involvement in audit, and clinical governance activities
Liaison Role- The post holder will be expected to liaise effectively with other Trust staff, GPs,hospital staff and other agencies in the course of the work of the post.
CPD and Individual Development- The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with developments in child health and to participate in CPD activities at least up to the level recommended by the Royal College (RCPCH), in order to fulfill professional and Trust commitments at all times to a satisfactory level.-The post holder will be expected to partake in the annual appraisal cycle.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults-Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to practice.
- A postgraduate diploma in paediatrics or MRCPCH
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in paediatrics/neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years in higher specialist training in community paediatrics, neurodevelopment paediatrics and child protection
- Clinical experience in the field of safeguarding and substantial experience of the legislation relating to children and young people and the court process
- Wide experience in general paediatrics with specialist knowledge of community child health
Desirable
- Experience in autism related Disorders with training in ADI-R or DISCO and or ADOS
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Child protection and paediatric life support training (BLS or equaivlent)
- Experience of working with vulnerable families and children and challenging situations such as the need to challenge parental behaviours and beliefs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English, ability to build rapport ,listen, persuade, negotiate
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to practice.
- A postgraduate diploma in paediatrics or MRCPCH
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in paediatrics/neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years in higher specialist training in community paediatrics, neurodevelopment paediatrics and child protection
- Clinical experience in the field of safeguarding and substantial experience of the legislation relating to children and young people and the court process
- Wide experience in general paediatrics with specialist knowledge of community child health
Desirable
- Experience in autism related Disorders with training in ADI-R or DISCO and or ADOS
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Child protection and paediatric life support training (BLS or equaivlent)
- Experience of working with vulnerable families and children and challenging situations such as the need to challenge parental behaviours and beliefs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English, ability to build rapport ,listen, persuade, negotiate
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
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).
