Job summary
This 6 PA substantive Consultant post is based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Child Development Service (CDS)
The postholder will be doing outpatient clinics at St. Mary's Hospital and Woodfield Road Medical Centre, managing children accepted in all pathways of the service including neurodisability, Autism, ADHD, developmental delay and safeguarding. The postholder will also be responsible for liaising with the acute team for children on CDS pathways who are admitted on the ward for medical conditions and participate with the multidisciplinary teams involved in care. The postholder will participate in implementing transition care plan during discharge of children on CDS pathways to adult care.
Main duties of the job
In this 6 PA job, the post holder will undertake clinical work which will be outpatient based.
The postholder will be doing outpatient clinics at St. Mary's Hospital and Woodfield Road Medical Centre, managing children accepted in all pathways of the service including neurodisability, Autism, ADHD, developmental delay and safeguarding.
As the funding has been approved by the Integrated Care Board, the successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in leadership roles of the various pathways of CDS at Imperial site to implement the changes that may be advised by the Commissioning bodies.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible to deliver a comprehensive child development service, child safeguarding service and manage clinical caseloads including referrals for assessment and management of children with developmental concerns including social communication disorders, ADHD, neurodisability and complex needs. The postholder should have experience in child safeguarding and educational health needs assessments (EHNAs). The postholder will also be required to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and supervise Specialist Registrars and Clinical Fellows in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics. The postholder will be required to be involved in clinical audits, Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) and research within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible to deliver a comprehensive child development service, child safeguarding service and manage clinical caseloads including referrals for assessment and management of children with developmental concerns including social communication disorders, ADHD, neurodisability and complex needs. The postholder should have experience in child safeguarding and educational health needs assessments (EHNAs). The postholder will also be required to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and supervise Specialist Registrars and Clinical Fellows in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics. The postholder will be required to be involved in clinical audits, Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) and research within the department.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR in Paediatrics, Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
- Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Experience of conducting an audit
- Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and organisational risk
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, junior doctors and junior members of staff
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR in Paediatrics, Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
- Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Experience of conducting an audit
- Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and organisational risk
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, junior doctors and junior members of staff
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).
