Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics to support training and experience in developmental pediatrics. The role involves teaching, administrative duties, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, including a focus on community child health. The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience or higher since first full GMC registration.
• Experience in community child health in the UK.
• Training in identification and management of suspected child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
• Keep timely and accurate records and write reports.
• Participate in regular department meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Willingness to work as a team player

Flexibility and commitment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent

MSc in Paediatrics and/or Community Child Health

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics

Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Community Child Health(ST3-ST5 lEVEL) is a post suitable for candidates seeking training in Developmental Paediatrics and Community Paediatrics in order to complete their higher specialist training, or a candidate who has completed training but is in need of experience in service development while waiting for a consultant post.

Main duties of the job

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

St Mary's Hospital

Clinical Fellow in Child Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Community Child Health Service

ST3-5 equivalent

Applications are invited for a clinical fellow in Neurodevelopment Paediatrics at the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre.

The post is suitable for a candidate seeking training in community paediatrics in order to complete their higher specialist training or a candidate who has completed training but is in need of experience in service development while waiting for a consultant paediatric post. It may also be possible to arrange to rotate to a neurology/neurodisability fellow post should the candidate wish to pursue a career in paediatric neurology or neurodisability.

The Paediatric Department serves a diverse local population, with 100 languages spoken locally and covering a broad socio-economic range. The child development and neurodisability service works very closely with the general paediatric department and the neurology department.

The post holder will join five dynamic consultants with subspecialty interests in neurodisability, autistic spectrum disorder and behavioural paediatrics. Services are also supported by innovative multi-agency teams.

The Imperial Paediatric department is a strong academic department and the unit provides tertiary referral services for a number of paediatric subspecialties.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students, nurses, and health visitors about a range of topics.

The post holder will be expected to keep timely and accurate records and to write letters and reports following assessments as appropriate and within the Trusts timescales.

The post holder will be expected to participate in regular department meetings.

The post holder will be expected to liaise with department staff and allied professionals in the running of the service.

The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties as shall from time to time be delegated to them by the department, its consultants, managers and the Clinical Director of the Womens and Childrens directorate.

The post holder will be expected to take part in the Clinical Governance programme of the Trust and is expected to do audit work in the department.

Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues.

The post holder will be expected to attend mandatory courses that are required by the Trust.

Person Specification

Basic Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current registration and in good standing with GMC
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• MSC in Paediatrics and/or Community Child Health

Clinical Experience

• At least 3 years experience or higher since first full GMC registration
• Training and at least 36 months experience in Paediatrics.
• Training and experience in identification and management of suspected child abuse
• Training and experience in community child health in the UK
• Experience of working with children from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with children with special needs
• Experience of teaching organisation and practice

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL SKILLS

• Ability to assess a normal child and to recognise and appropriately manage abnormality
• Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations
• Excellent communication skills with a good working knowledge of English
• Ability to work with other health professionals-Team player.
• Willingness to work in multidisciplinary way and multi-agency groups
• Evidence of ability to keep timely and accurate records.
• Willingness to work hard
• Flexibility, commitment and organisational skills (Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively)
• Diplomacy skills and compatibility with other colleagues and staff in the department
• Participation in research or clinical audit
• Willingness to take part in teaching
• Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. Junior doctors, medical students etc
• Formal training in research or teaching methods

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.

Depending on experience£44,170 - £67,610 per annum +LDN Weighting