Job summary
Due to retirement of the current post holder, we are inviting applications for a Consultant Community Paediatrician to work in the Brent Community Paediatric team.
This advert is for a full time (10 PA) role however we also welcome part time applicants as the job plan can be configured according to applicant experience and interest within the scope of the clinical requirements within the service.
There is no shift work or on call duties required for this role.
All Consultant Community Paediatrician's job plans include neuro-disability / CDC clinics, child protection medicals, Education Health and Care Plan assessments, social communication assessments and trainee supervision and support. This role also includes dedicated PAs to cover the roles of Medical Advisor for Adoption and Named Doctor for Safeguarding.
Main duties of the job
As Medical Advisor for Adoption you will be working alongside a colleague who fulfils the Medical Advisor for Fostering role and as Named Doctor for Safeguarding you will be working closely with a newly developed role for a Nurse Consultant for Safeguarding.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic paediatrician to join our well-established and friendly team of experienced community paediatricians. Excellent paediatric clinical skills and written and verbal communication are essential, as is strong team working.
The Brent Community Paediatric Team sits within Brent Children's Clinical Services Unit (CSU) alongside other specialist services including Children's Community Nursing, Special School Nursing, Looked After Children, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy as well as universal services such as School Nursing and Health Visiting.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The main purpose of this job is to provide a range of community based medical health services for Children and Young People (CYP) who are registered with a Brent GP, and safeguarding medical assessments for children who are referred by Brent Local Authority.
- The post holder will independently manage a caseload of new and review CYP and provide a CYP centred service in the areas of child development, neuro-disability, social communication assessments for children under 5 years and statutory assessments of Special Education Needs (EHCP Needs assessments).
- The post holder will take an active role, together with colleagues, in seeing CYP where there are child protection concerns. The post holder will undertake safeguarding medical assessments for CYP who are referred by Brent Local Authority and share the child protection medical on call rota with colleagues during working hours of Mon-Fri, 9-5pm.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The main purpose of this job is to provide a range of community based medical health services for Children and Young People (CYP) who are registered with a Brent GP, and safeguarding medical assessments for children who are referred by Brent Local Authority.
- The post holder will independently manage a caseload of new and review CYP and provide a CYP centred service in the areas of child development, neuro-disability, social communication assessments for children under 5 years and statutory assessments of Special Education Needs (EHCP Needs assessments).
- The post holder will take an active role, together with colleagues, in seeing CYP where there are child protection concerns. The post holder will undertake safeguarding medical assessments for CYP who are referred by Brent Local Authority and share the child protection medical on call rota with colleagues during working hours of Mon-Fri, 9-5pm.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR-CP in Paediatrics.
- Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- CCT or equivalent in subspeciality of Community Child Health
Experience
Essential
- Has achieved the competencies relating to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total)
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of achievement of level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
Academic
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit
- Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
- Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement
- Willingness to lead service developments
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
- Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role
Personal
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, managers, patients, relatives, other agencies and staff at all levels
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible approach
- Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
- Vision for community child health
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel to and between community sites to meet requirements of post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR-CP in Paediatrics.
- Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- CCT or equivalent in subspeciality of Community Child Health
Experience
Essential
- Has achieved the competencies relating to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total)
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of achievement of level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
Academic
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit
- Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
- Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement
- Willingness to lead service developments
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
- Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role
Personal
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, managers, patients, relatives, other agencies and staff at all levels
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible approach
- Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
- Vision for community child health
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel to and between community sites to meet requirements of post
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
