Job summary
Surrey Child and Family Health are seeking aClinical Leadwithin the Developmental Paediatric Services.
The role has an allocation 5 PAs and is an excellent opportunity for an established Developmental PaediatricConsultantor anAssociate Specialistworking in the Developmental Paediatric service to step into a leadership role and their development management skills.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality assurance programs to maintain and improve clinical standards, have a quality oversight of the service including identify and manage clinical risk.
The postholder will be integral member of the senior leadership team and encourage and lead a culture of innovation and continuous improvement alongside supporting clinical team with their professional development.The post holder will have a key role working with partners across the local system including commissioners and other providers.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Lead Developmental Paediatrics
Provide strategic leadership for the Developmental Paediatrics service, including service planning, improvement, and goal setting.
Lead and support the multidisciplinary team through effective job planning, appraisals, supervision, and professional development.
Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management, incident review, and CQC compliance.
Manage day-to-day operational delivery, including complaints, budgets, and contribution to senior leadership forums.
Work in close partnership with HCRG, the Business Unit Head, and senior leaders to assure safe, effective, and sustainable services.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high clinical standards across the service.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, external providers, and key stakeholders.
Consultant / Associate Specialist in Community & Developmental Paediatrics
Deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care for children and young people with developmental and neurodevelopmental needs, including SEND and safeguarding work
Lead developmental paediatric clinics in line with referral criteria and service pathways.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, and research activities
Support training, supervision, and CPD within a collaborative and supportive team environment
Develop subspecialty interests and help shape innovative, outcome-focused community paediatric services in Surrey
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed plan of programmed activities PAs
This will need to be split in this way: Job Plan Summary (7.5 PAs)
- Clinical Lead (Management): 5.0 PAs (20 hours/week)
- Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1.5 PAs (6 hours/week)
- Direct Clinical Care (DCC) - Clinic: 1.0 PA (4 hours/week)
Please see attached job descriptions for these roles.
Ideal Candidate
Essential:
UK-recognised medical degree (MBChB/MBBS) with full GMC registration and work permit if required
MRCPCH or equivalent; on the Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT
Minimum 2 years experience in Community Paediatrics
Level 3 safeguarding children training and experience
Excellent clinical, leadership, team-working, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and proficient IT skills
Desirable:
CCT in Community Child Health
Training and experience in standardised autism (e.g., ADOS, ADI-R, 3di) and developmental assessments
Experience in ADHD assessment and management
Experience in child protection assessments, looked-after children assessments, and SEND advice
Track record in service improvement, audit, quality improvement, teaching/training, and published research
Package Description
As aClinical Lead in our Developmental Paediatrics Teamyou will be part of our valued team in our Surrey Child and Family Health Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £71,272 - £139,882 (pro-rota) Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed plan of programmed activities PAs
This will need to be split in this way: Job Plan Summary (7.5 PAs)
- Clinical Lead (Management): 5.0 PAs (20 hours/week)
- Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1.5 PAs (6 hours/week)
- Direct Clinical Care (DCC) - Clinic: 1.0 PA (4 hours/week)
Please see attached job descriptions for these roles.
Ideal Candidate
Essential:
UK-recognised medical degree (MBChB/MBBS) with full GMC registration and work permit if required
MRCPCH or equivalent; on the Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT
Minimum 2 years experience in Community Paediatrics
Level 3 safeguarding children training and experience
Excellent clinical, leadership, team-working, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and proficient IT skills
Desirable:
CCT in Community Child Health
Training and experience in standardised autism (e.g., ADOS, ADI-R, 3di) and developmental assessments
Experience in ADHD assessment and management
Experience in child protection assessments, looked-after children assessments, and SEND advice
Track record in service improvement, audit, quality improvement, teaching/training, and published research
Package Description
As aClinical Lead in our Developmental Paediatrics Teamyou will be part of our valued team in our Surrey Child and Family Health Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £71,272 - £139,882 (pro-rota) Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site
Desirable
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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.
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