Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Locum Consultant to our Community Paediatric team in Newham for 2025
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team within a multidisciplinary Community Child Health service in East London:
Consultant Community Paediatrician (up to 10PA)- the post will have a neuro-disability focus with weekly clinics in both neurodevelopment and also motor disorders. and will be lead for the Developmental assessment clinic pathway.
Main duties of the job
The postholders will be expected to work within the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive community paediatric service within Specialist Children & Young People's Services and will include responsibilities in the following areas:
(i) Clinical activities: a. Consultant clinics and related administrative work b. Clinical triage of referrals c. Clinical supervision as "Consultant of the Day" including Child protection d. MDT clinical discussions or meetings e. Any clinical patient-related meetings
(ii) Teaching: a. To contribute to departmental teaching b. To contribute to teaching of medical students particularly in relation to community child health services
(iii) Management and leadership: a. Clinical Supervision b. Clinical governance c. Management supervision d. Pathway leadership
(iv) Audit, Quality Improvement and Service Development
About us
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is recognised as a centre of excellence for innovation and improvement, and the postholder would be working within Specialist Children and Young People's Services (SCYPS). We are committed to improving the health and well-being of babies, children and young people in Newham and North East London. Partnership, quality improvement and evidence-based research and practice remains at the heart of our service delivery so that we can provide the best possible care, and ensure our patients achieve the best possible outcomes. East London NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as "Outstanding" following CQC inspections in 2016, 2018 and again in 2021. The Trust is committed to pursuing equity, patient participation and staff engagement. Making the Trust an excellent place to work is one of our key priorities. Our staff are our most prized asset and we are committed to improve the working lives of our staff across all services and teams. We strongly believe in supporting all staff to develop and grow, and have a strong professional development and lifelong learning ethos, linked to a commitment to clinical supervision and appraisal processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details about the posts are detailed in the Job Descriptions and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details about the posts are detailed in the Job Descriptions and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oCurrent full UK GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- oPostgraduate degree in related child health or medical speciality, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
- oDCH, MBA or other diploma or higher degree in a relevant field
Professional training
Essential
- -Entry on GMC specialist register
- At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training or equivalent clinical experience in Community Paediatrics
- At least 2 years General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- In process of applying for specialist registration via portfolio pathway
Desirable
- oSPIN or Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team
- oCompetent use of Griffiths III or other similar developmental assessment tool
- oExperience in managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems
- oCompetent in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
- oUp to date with Level 3 competences in Safeguarding Children
- oCompetent in supervision of Child Protection Medical Assessments
- oExperience working in partnership with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders
Desirable
- oSpecialist experience in Paediatric Neurology or other areas of related Community Child Health practice
- oExperience in other areas relevant to child health, eg. child mental health, obstetrics, public health, general practice
- Experince in tone mangement in cerebral Palsy
Medical
Essential
- ohas acted as clinical supervisor for trainees and/or specialty drs
Desirable
- oExperience in clinical leadership of a multidisciplinary team
- oexperince as Educational supervisor
- oCompleted a recognised medical management course
- oHas the ability and experience to undertake medical appraisals
- Has experience in: -NHS complaint handling -Critical incident reporting -Staff appraisal -Risk management
- experince of working in Published research project
Patient Safety
Essential
- oHas a record of completed audit projects, service development work
- o Has record of involvemnet in Quality Improvement projects
Desirable
- oHas experience in co-production and collaboration with service users
- oHas undertaken Quality Improvement training
Communication and interpersonal skill
Essential
- oGood written communication on application form
Desirable
- evidenc of work to champion diversity, equity and inclusion at work
Personal or other skills
Essential
- oapplication shows , breadth of thinking and initiative
- oEnthusiastic and motivated
- oCompetent in relevant IT skills required for working in the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oCurrent full UK GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- oPostgraduate degree in related child health or medical speciality, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
- oDCH, MBA or other diploma or higher degree in a relevant field
Professional training
Essential
- -Entry on GMC specialist register
- At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training or equivalent clinical experience in Community Paediatrics
- At least 2 years General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- In process of applying for specialist registration via portfolio pathway
Desirable
- oSPIN or Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team
- oCompetent use of Griffiths III or other similar developmental assessment tool
- oExperience in managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems
- oCompetent in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
- oUp to date with Level 3 competences in Safeguarding Children
- oCompetent in supervision of Child Protection Medical Assessments
- oExperience working in partnership with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders
Desirable
- oSpecialist experience in Paediatric Neurology or other areas of related Community Child Health practice
- oExperience in other areas relevant to child health, eg. child mental health, obstetrics, public health, general practice
- Experince in tone mangement in cerebral Palsy
Medical
Essential
- ohas acted as clinical supervisor for trainees and/or specialty drs
Desirable
- oExperience in clinical leadership of a multidisciplinary team
- oexperince as Educational supervisor
- oCompleted a recognised medical management course
- oHas the ability and experience to undertake medical appraisals
- Has experience in: -NHS complaint handling -Critical incident reporting -Staff appraisal -Risk management
- experince of working in Published research project
Patient Safety
Essential
- oHas a record of completed audit projects, service development work
- o Has record of involvemnet in Quality Improvement projects
Desirable
- oHas experience in co-production and collaboration with service users
- oHas undertaken Quality Improvement training
Communication and interpersonal skill
Essential
- oGood written communication on application form
Desirable
- evidenc of work to champion diversity, equity and inclusion at work
Personal or other skills
Essential
- oapplication shows , breadth of thinking and initiative
- oEnthusiastic and motivated
- oCompetent in relevant IT skills required for working in the NHS
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).
