Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Substantive Consultant Community / Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician at Epsom, Surrey, to help deliver our service in the north of Surrey. The post is a direct replacement of a current substantive post as the previous post-holder is relocating. The post will be based at Epsom General Hospital but the post holder may be required to work at other sites as required. Epsom Hospital has an integrated paediatric service with acute and community paediatrics on the same site.
The successful applicant will deliver community paediatric clinics including neurodevelopmental clinics and multidisciplinary clinics for those with cerebral palsy.
The successful applicant will play a crucial role in ensuring the team continues to deliver a high quality paediatric service. There is no acute or on call component for this post.
As an organisation we are committed to develop our services in a collaborative manner with the local authorities, in ways that best suit the needs of our patients.
The post holder will join a team of 20 Paediatric Consultants and 1 Associate Specialist along with junior and middle grade doctors on rotation. There is a paediatric trainee allocated to the neurodevelopmental team.
For any queries, please contact Dr Stephanie Kirk or Dr Tim Marr, Joint Clinical Leads on 01372 735365 at Epsom General Hospital, Epsom, Surrey.
Full time, part time and job share applications are welcome.
Main duties of the job
AAC interview Date - 14/03/2024
Clinical Duties:
The post holder will deliver community paediatric clinics including neurodevelopmental clinics and multidisciplinary clinics for those with cerebral palsy. The clinics will mainly be held at Epsom General Hospital within the children's outpatient department but the post holder could be required to work at other sites if required.
Specifically, the role will include:
Neurodevelopmental paediatric clinics including assessment, diagnosis and management of those with developmental delay, ASD, ADHD and DCD;
Neurodisability clinics including multidisciplinary clinics for those with cerebral palsy;
Educational paediatrics including preparing medical advice for EHCP assessments;
About us
We offeran extensive range of services, includingcancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto 500,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships.
In Surrey Downs (that's the Epsom, East Elmbridge and Dorking areas), we have partnered with CSH Surrey, the three GP federations in the Surrey Downs area, and Surrey County Council (who are an associate member), to provide adult community health services. This innovative partnership is called Surrey Downs Health and Care.
In Sutton, we have joined forces with the London Borough of Sutton, Sutton GP Services and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust to provide adult and children's community health services and sexual health services to local people. Together, we are called Sutton Health and Care - you can visit our website www.suttonhealthandcare.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
1. To, at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the clinical management of out-patients under your care.
Clinical Duties:
8. The post holder will deliver community paediatric clinics including neurodevelopmental clinics and multidisciplinary clinics for those with cerebral palsy. The clinics will mainly be held at Epsom General Hospital within the childrens outpatient department but the post holder could be required to work at other sites if required.
Specific Duties of this post:
9. Specifically, the role will include:
Neurodevelopmental paediatric clinics including assessment, diagnosis and management of those with developmental delay, ASD, ADHD and DCD;
Neurodisability clinics including multidisciplinary clinics for those with cerebral palsy;
Educational paediatrics including preparing medical advice for EHCP assessments;
Teaching, Training, and Research:
10. As an organisation we are committed to develop our staff and services. We work on improving services in a collaborative manner with the local authorities, in ways that best suit the needs of our patients.
11. There will be ample opportunities to participate in departmental teaching and supporting the development of middle grade trainees. Participation in Peer Review, service improvement and other clinical governance work is encouraged.
12. The post-holder will have access to training opportunities and support as part of their appraisal, re-validation and development plan.
13. Audit and research are encouraged and facilitated through the Audit and the R&D departments which are well established.
Teaching
14. We are an active teaching centre with regular attachments of students from St Georges Hospital Medical School and international students. We are responsible for the post-
graduate training of Specialist Trainees in Paediatrics at all levels. Additionally, FY2, and GP trainees rotate through the department.
Management & Governance
15. To be responsible for the management, appraisal and discipline of junior doctors who are attached to you, after taking appropriate advice.
16. To provide advice, as required to the Executive and Trust board, General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision of planning of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally in keeping with confidentiality agreements relating to Trust business.
17. To co-operate in the present framework agreement of management arrangements.
18. To fully participate in Clinical Governance arrangements across the Trust including participation in clinical audit, research (where appropriate), pursuing an agreed agenda with colleagues and the Trust Board and fully co-operating in implementing the results in order to achieve best practice.
19. To participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews in line with revalidation requirements
20. To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate including Statutory and Mandatory training
21. To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
Clinical Governance
22. Medical Practice: The post-holder is expected to maintain personal and professional development. They will be expected to register with their respective Royal College for the purpose of CME/CPD and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.
23. Clinical Audit: Audit and research are encouraged and facilitated through the Audit and the R&D departments which are well established.
24. Appraisal/Revalidation: The post holder is expected to participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews in line with revalidation requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
1. To, at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the clinical management of out-patients under your care.
Clinical Duties:
8. The post holder will deliver community paediatric clinics including neurodevelopmental clinics and multidisciplinary clinics for those with cerebral palsy. The clinics will mainly be held at Epsom General Hospital within the childrens outpatient department but the post holder could be required to work at other sites if required.
Specific Duties of this post:
9. Specifically, the role will include:
Neurodevelopmental paediatric clinics including assessment, diagnosis and management of those with developmental delay, ASD, ADHD and DCD;
Neurodisability clinics including multidisciplinary clinics for those with cerebral palsy;
Educational paediatrics including preparing medical advice for EHCP assessments;
Teaching, Training, and Research:
10. As an organisation we are committed to develop our staff and services. We work on improving services in a collaborative manner with the local authorities, in ways that best suit the needs of our patients.
11. There will be ample opportunities to participate in departmental teaching and supporting the development of middle grade trainees. Participation in Peer Review, service improvement and other clinical governance work is encouraged.
12. The post-holder will have access to training opportunities and support as part of their appraisal, re-validation and development plan.
13. Audit and research are encouraged and facilitated through the Audit and the R&D departments which are well established.
Teaching
14. We are an active teaching centre with regular attachments of students from St Georges Hospital Medical School and international students. We are responsible for the post-
graduate training of Specialist Trainees in Paediatrics at all levels. Additionally, FY2, and GP trainees rotate through the department.
Management & Governance
15. To be responsible for the management, appraisal and discipline of junior doctors who are attached to you, after taking appropriate advice.
16. To provide advice, as required to the Executive and Trust board, General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision of planning of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally in keeping with confidentiality agreements relating to Trust business.
17. To co-operate in the present framework agreement of management arrangements.
18. To fully participate in Clinical Governance arrangements across the Trust including participation in clinical audit, research (where appropriate), pursuing an agreed agenda with colleagues and the Trust Board and fully co-operating in implementing the results in order to achieve best practice.
19. To participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews in line with revalidation requirements
20. To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate including Statutory and Mandatory training
21. To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
Clinical Governance
22. Medical Practice: The post-holder is expected to maintain personal and professional development. They will be expected to register with their respective Royal College for the purpose of CME/CPD and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.
23. Clinical Audit: Audit and research are encouraged and facilitated through the Audit and the R&D departments which are well established.
24. Appraisal/Revalidation: The post holder is expected to participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews in line with revalidation requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Level 3 child protection
Desirable
- CCT or SPIN in community child health
- Post graduate diploma or MSc in Paediatrics and Child Health: Community Child Health
- Evidence of relevant research
- Trained in ADOS
- Relevant training in management of patients with cerebral palsy
- Relevant training in other areas of neurology / neurodisability / neurodevelopment
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in a broad range of paediatrics including developmental assessment and educational paediatrics
- Experience of neurodevelopmental assessment and management including ADHD, ASD
- Experience of managing children with neurodisability including cerebral palsy
Desirable
- A willingness to develop a subspecialty interest
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Supervision of post graduate trainees
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise out-patient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
- Has attended a recognised management training event
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Level 3 child protection
Desirable
- CCT or SPIN in community child health
- Post graduate diploma or MSc in Paediatrics and Child Health: Community Child Health
- Evidence of relevant research
- Trained in ADOS
- Relevant training in management of patients with cerebral palsy
- Relevant training in other areas of neurology / neurodisability / neurodevelopment
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in a broad range of paediatrics including developmental assessment and educational paediatrics
- Experience of neurodevelopmental assessment and management including ADHD, ASD
- Experience of managing children with neurodisability including cerebral palsy
Desirable
- A willingness to develop a subspecialty interest
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Supervision of post graduate trainees
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise out-patient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
- Has attended a recognised management training event
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
