Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician/Neurodevelopment

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician to deliver clinical care focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders. The role is based at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Carshalton, offering 10 PA and no on-call commitments. Ideal candidates will have experience in community paediatrics and be GMC registered. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• Demonstrable experience in community paediatrics with a special interest in neurodevelopment.
• Safeguarding level 3 training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ASD in under 5s.
• Support in educational paediatrics, including report writing for EHCNA.
• Contribution to referral triage and junior doctor teaching sessions.

Skills

Community Paediatrics

Neurodevelopment

Communication Skills

Education

GMC registration

CCT in Paediatrics

Job description

Job Summary

Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician - Neurodevelopment (10 PA) | 12-Month Fixed Term. Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, St Helier Hospital.

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, rated 'Good' by the CQC, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Community Paediatrician with a special interest in Neurodevelopment to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term locum basis. This role is primarily at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, St Helier site, providing vital community paediatric services across Merton and Sutton.

The Role

This locum post offers 10 PA and focuses on delivering comprehensive clinical care in community paediatrics, with a particular emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, motor coordination disorder, and complex neurodisability. The role includes managing clinics for children with special educational needs and those looked after by the local authority. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including consultants, associate specialists, specialist trainees, and clinical nurse specialists. There are no on-call commitments unless desired, and flexible working arrangements are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ASD in under 5s.
• Support in educational paediatrics, including report writing for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA).
• Medicals for looked after children and involvement in safeguarding and child protection.
• Contribution to referral triage and junior doctor teaching sessions.
• Please refer to attached JD for details and proposed Job Plan.

Person Specification

• Registered with the GMC and on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• Demonstrable experience in community paediatrics with a special interest in neurodevelopment.
• Safeguarding level 3 training desirable.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to multidisciplinary, patient‑centred care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Paediatric experience.
• Community Paediatric experience.

Additional Information

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

Applications requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Please visit UK Visas and Immigration website for guidance. For criminal records checks for overseas applicants, guidance can be found on the same site. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.

Employment Details

Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Queen Marys, St Helier, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA

Website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Salary & Contract

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year. Contract: Fixed term, 1 year, full‑time.