Consultant Community Paediatrician - Autism Pathway

Pertemps Medical Milton Keynes; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled Community Paediatrician for a fixed-term role in London, focusing on Autism assessments. The position offers competitive daily rates and flexible working hours, with a strong emphasis on contributing to a multidisciplinary team for neurodevelopmental assessments. Ideal candidates should have full GMC registration and proven experience with community paediatrics.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working options

Single-site delivery with support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in neurodevelopmental assessments within community paediatrics.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments for children suspected of ASD.
• Liaise with families and partner agencies during assessments.
• Provide clinical documentation and support planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Team working

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics

Tools

ADOS tools

3Di or equivalent tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Community Paediatrician - Autism Pathway.

Location: London

Contract Type: Insourcing - Fixed-Term (30 Weeks initially)

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Flexible (Full or Part-Time Options Considered)

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Community Paediatrician to support our Autism (ASD) assessment service as part of an insourcing contract. This 30-week fixed-term role is focused on helping reduce waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments within the community paediatrics pathway. You will be working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely, high-quality autism assessments and diagnostic decision-making. Clinics will be based at a single site with full administrative and clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people referred for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making in line with NICE guidelines.
• Liaise with families, schools, and partner agencies as part of the assessment and feedback process.
• Provide clear clinical documentation and contribute to EHCP and post-diagnostic support planning where needed.
• Support the service in maintaining compliance with quality standards and reducing backlog in a timely manner.

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics (or within 6 months of CCT).
• Proven experience in neurodevelopmental assessments within community paediatrics, with a particular focus on Autism.
• Knowledge of relevant diagnostic tools (e.g., ADOS, 3Di, or equivalent - training provided where necessary).
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong communication, report writing, and team-working skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates with prompt, weekly payment.
• Flexible working - full or part-time sessions considered.
• Single-site delivery with admin and clinical support provided.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on reducing ASD waiting times.
• Professional, supportive contract management and onboarding.

To Apply

If you're an experienced Community Paediatrician looking for flexible contract work, we want to hear from you!

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