Consultant Paediatric Neurodisability - Community Paediatrics

Croydon Health Services Nhs Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

About

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from various clinics throughout Croydon. Established on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, it employs approximately 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of London's busiest. We also deliver healthcare outside hospitals through clinics, specialist centres, and home visits. Our teams include district nurses, Allied Health Professionals, community matrons, and a Children’s Hospital at Home program for children with long-term conditions.

We are committed to meeting increasing demand by empowering our staff, fostering innovation, and transforming services to provide quality care. We prioritize education and training, collaborating with major London universities to train future clinicians.

The Trust values diversity and promotes equality in employment, ensuring equal opportunities for development and work-life balance, and actively preventing discrimination in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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Key details

• Location: Lennard Road, Croydon
• Contract type & hours: Permanent, Full-time (10 sessions/week)
• Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum + London Weighting
• Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
• Specialty: Community Paediatrics

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Job overview

The post is based at Lennard Road, with possible off-site work. The proposed Job Plan includes approximately 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care, with 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities or other duties. We welcome applications from General/Neurology Paediatricians interested in leadership roles, outpatient clinics, or acute paediatric work, including emergency cover. Job plans are subject to review.

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• Provide community medical services, including treatment and management duties.
• Cover colleagues’ leave and sickness.
• Supervise junior medical staff.
• Engage in teaching, examinations, and continuous medical education.
• Manage outpatient clinics at various sites.
• Contribute to departmental research in line with the Trust’s R&D framework.

Working for our organisation

We operate across multiple sites, including Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital, and community clinics. Our vision is "Excellent integrated care for you and your family," supported by five core promises to the community. We support vaccination uptake and value diversity and equality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Contribute to departmental research, participate in service planning, and provide professional leadership. Ensure activities align with service plans, maintain productivity, and foster staff development. Undertake management duties and adhere to infection prevention policies.

We encourage applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates to address under-representation at senior levels.

We offer flexible working, staff benefits, and promote equality. For application process details, please contact the South West London Recruitment Hub at [email address]. Ensure referees’ contact details are accurate. We may verify NHS service records via ESR IAT. Check your email regularly for updates.

Applicant requirements

You must have UK professional registration. This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent, Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
• Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent
• Inclusion in the specialist register for paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT, with dual accreditation in Neurodisability and General Paediatrics or community paediatrics with neurodisability experience. Full GMC registration is required.

Desirable qualifications

• Higher degree (e.g., MSc, DCH, DCCH, MBA, MD, PhD)
• Post-graduate qualification in Paediatric Neurodisability

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in Paediatric Neurodisability
• Ability to manage complex paediatric neurodisability cases independently
• Leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• At least 2 years NHS experience at SpR level or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialist interest in child protection and neurodisability
• Experience in related fields like general practice, mental health, or public health

Documents

• Job description PDF
• Trust policies PDF
• Hospital map PDF
• Accommodation PDF
• Trust values PDF

Further details / informal visits

Contact Julia Simpson, CBU Lead, at [email address] or call 02082766465.