Locum Consultant Community Paediatrics

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Epsom General Hospital in Surrey is inviting applications for a 4 PA Community Consultant Paediatrician on a fixed-term contract to help manage capacity within the neurodevelopmental service. The post will be based at Epsom General Hospital and deliver community paediatric clinics.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive clinical service, including neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioural clinics, with responsibilities across developmental assessments and autism-related

Qualifications

• Essential GMC registration and recognised medical qualification.
• Higher qualification such as MRCP or equivalent.
• Experience in paediatrics with neurodisability.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical service to paediatric patients.
• Deliver community clinics including neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioural clinics.
• Manage capacity within the neurodevelopmental service and participate in related governance.

Skills

Clinical skill in Paediatrics

Neurodisability experience

Autism assessment

Leadership skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 4 PA Community Consultant Paediatrician at Epsom General Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, to help deliver our service in the north of Surrey. The post is a fixed term contract to manage capacity within the neurodevelopmental service. The post will be based at Epsom General Hospital

The post holder will deliver community paediatric clinics.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:

The post holder will deliver community clinics including neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioural clinics. The clinics will be held at Epsom General Hospital within the children's outpatient department.

Specific Duties of this post

Specifically, the role will include:

• developmental assessment in all paediatric age groups including assessment of autism (such as objective assessment like ADOS)
• assessment and management of specific neurodevelopmental conditions

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

• To, at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
• To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
• To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
• To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
• To be responsible for the clinical management of out-patients under your care.
• The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• Entry on to the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT
• Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• SPIN module in Community Paediatrics/Neurodisability

Skills

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill in Paediatrics and experience of Neurodisability
• Experience in the assessment and management of Developmental disorders, Social Communication Disorders including Autistic spectrum disorders
• To have substantial clinical experience of the health needs of Children Looked After

Desirable

• Have proven negotiating and leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Ability to contribute to change management on completion of CCT

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).