Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in London is seeking a Locum Consultant to join the Community Paediatric team. The role focuses on neuro-disability with responsibilities that include clinical supervision, teaching, and management leadership. Candidates must hold a valid UK medical qualification and GMC registration, with robust experience in paediatrics. The position offers a chance to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Current full UK GMC registration and Licence to Practise.
• At least 2 years of Higher Specialist Training in Community Paediatrics.
• Experience managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems.

Responsibilities

• Consultant clinics and related administrative work.
• Contribute to departmental teaching and training.
• Lead for the Developmental assessment clinic pathway.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Audit and Quality Improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPCH or equivalent

Postgraduate degree in related child health

Job description

Overview

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Locum Consultant to our Community Paediatric team in Newham for 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team within a multidisciplinary Community Child Health service in East London.

Consultant Community Paediatrician (up to 10PA) – the post will have a neuro-disability focus with weekly clinics in both neurodevelopment and motor disorders, and will be lead for the Developmental assessment clinic pathway.

Responsibilities

• Clinical activities: Consultant clinics and related administrative work; Clinical triage of referrals; Clinical supervision as "+"Consultant of the Day" including Child protection; MDT clinical discussions or meetings; any clinical patient-related meetings.
• Teaching: contribute to departmental teaching; contribute to teaching of medical students particularly in relation to community child health services.
• Management and leadership: clinical supervision; clinical governance; management supervision; pathway leadership.
• Audit, Quality Improvement and Service Development.

About us

East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is recognised as a centre of excellence for innovation and improvement, working within Specialist Children and Young People\'s Services (SCYPS). We are committed to improving the health and well-being of babies, children and young people in Newham and North East London. We pursue equity, patient participation and staff engagement, with strong professional development and lifelong learning ethos, linked to clinical supervision and appraisal processes.

Details

Date posted: 15 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 363-MRSS7446618

Job locations: West Ham Lane Health Centre, 84 West Ham Lane, London, E15 4PT

Job description

Further details about the posts are detailed in the Job Descriptions and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Current full UK GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree in related child health or medical speciality (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)
• DCH, MBA or other diploma or higher degree in a relevant field

Professional training

• Entry on GMC specialist register
• At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training or equivalent clinical experience in Community Paediatrics
• At least 2 years General Professional Training in Paediatrics
• In process of applying for specialist registration via portfolio pathway

Desirable

• SPIN or Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability

Clinical Knowledge

• Extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team
• Competent use of Griffiths III or other developmental assessment tool
• Experience in managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems
• Competent in management of common general paediatric problems – acute and chronic
• Up to date with Level 3 competences in Safeguarding Children
• Competent in supervision of Child Protection Medical Assessments
• Experience working in partnership with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders

Desirable

• Specialist experience in Paediatric Neurology or related Community Child Health practice
• Experience in other areas relevant to child health (e.g. child mental health, obstetrics, public health, general practice)
• Experience in tone management in cerebral Palsy

Medical

• Has acted as clinical supervisor for trainees and/or specialty doctors

Desirable

• Experience in clinical leadership of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience as Educational supervisor
• Completed a recognised medical management course
• Has the ability and experience to undertake medical appraisals
• Has experience in NHS complaint handling, critical incident reporting, staff appraisal, risk management
• Experience of working in published research project

Patient Safety

• Has a record of completed audit projects and service development work
• Has record of involvement in Quality Improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience in co-production and collaboration with service users
• Undertaken Quality Improvement training

Communication and interpersonal skills

• Good written communication on application form
• Evidence of work to champion diversity, equity and inclusion at work

Personal or other skills

• Breadth of thinking and initiative
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Competent in relevant IT skills required for working in the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.