Consultant in Community Paediatrics

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Child Health and Child Neurodevelopmental paediatric consultant to join their vibrant team. This role focuses on providing exceptional care to children with neurodevelopmental disorders and social communication challenges. The successful candidate will engage in multidisciplinary clinics and play a vital role in training junior staff. With a commitment to excellence and diversity, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of local families. Join a top-performing NHS Trust and contribute to a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• GMC specialist registration in paediatrics with CCT/CCST in Community Paediatrics.
• Wide experience in community paediatrics including social communication assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant paediatric input for social communication assessments.
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental clinics within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the clinical governance programme of the Trust.

Skills

Community Paediatrics

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Social Communication Disorders

Child Protection

Teaching Junior Doctors

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent

MD or other Higher degree

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a Community Child Health and Child Neurodevelopmental paediatric consultant to join our dynamic and friendly department at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.

This post is for a Community paediatrician with an interest in Neurodisability, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Social Communication Disorders, and Social Paediatrics. The successful applicant will join our team to provide excellent care to local children and their families.

This post is for 5PA, starting as soon as possible from September 2025.

Candidates should be on the GMC specialist Register in paediatrics with CCT/CCST in Community Paediatrics, or be UK specialist trainees within 6 months of CCT/CCST at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a paediatrician trained to consultant level in community paediatrics. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing consultant paediatric input for social communication assessments in preschool and school-age pathways.
2. Providing consultant paediatric input for neurodevelopmental clinics within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Contributing to and supporting the clinical governance programme of the Trust.
4. Clinically supervising and training junior staff when on service.
5. Contributing to undergraduate medical teaching.
6. Fulfilling PAs as outlined in the departmental job plan.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a top-performing and safe trust in England. We operate Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, children's services, and specialized clinics. We are rated 'Good' by the CQC in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We invest continuously in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including the global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Additional details

Post date: 02 May 2025

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH