Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Community Paediatrics Consultant with interest in Neurodisability

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

Consultant Community Paediatrician Combined Role : 10 PAs

1. Child Development Assessment Clinics -Neurodevelopmental assessment.

2. Assessment for children referred under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

3. Leading and coordinating within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre - joint assessments/MDT review/Hip surveillance/Special school / development of care pathways/ transitions

4. Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.

5. Provide clinical supervision for junior medical staff based within the Integrated Service.

Main duties of the job

Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinics

This clinic based work includes face to face and virtual assessments for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our single point of access (ITAC). Assessment to consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Disorders and Globally Impaired Developmental Profile.

Work includes assessment and ongoing management of children and young people with complex neuro-developmental needs including movement disorder and Genetic conditions as part of Multidisciplinary Team .

Leading Multidisciplinary working

To oversee and manage Multidisciplinary team - coordinate and plan MDT meetings including Transition and Early Years focus with allied professional teams . Help coordinate Hip surveillance. Carry out Special school reviews. Lead on development of care pathways including transitions.

Assessment Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Community Paediatricians play a key role in our ASD assessment pathways.

Following National Guidance for Multidisciplinary assessment working closely with colleagues in speech and language and education.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

396-2847-MS

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Moor Lane

Chessington

KT9 2AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.

AAC is provisionally in March or April 2026.

JD is with the Royal College for approval.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.

AAC is provisionally in March or April 2026.

JD is with the Royal College for approval.

Person Specification

Educational

Essential

oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oMRCPCh or equivalent) oCCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. oAssociate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience
oCurrent wide range of Community Paediatrics experience oTraining and experience with Safeguarding

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

oAbility to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit/ QI projects. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Person Specification

Educational

Essential

oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oMRCPCh or equivalent) oCCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. oAssociate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience
oCurrent wide range of Community Paediatrics experience oTraining and experience with Safeguarding

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

oAbility to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit/ QI projects. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Moor Lane

Chessington

KT9 2AA

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Moor Lane

Chessington

KT9 2AA

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)