Locum Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics

st georges nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

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Job summary

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London seeks a Locum Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics to join a busy neurodevelopmental and neurodisability team for a 12-month fixed term. The post covers Developmental Paediatrics, ADHD, SEND LAC and ASD, with responsibilities including supervision of trainee doctors and delivering high-quality care across multiple subspecialties.

The role requires producing reports within statutory timelines and leading clinics across

Responsibilities

• Deliver care across Developmental Paediatrics, ADHD, SEND LAC and ASD.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to trainee doctors.
• Produce reports and healthcare plans within statutory time scales.
• Undertake developmental and SEN clinics as required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Teamwork

Pediatrics

ADHD

Job description

Locum Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month fixed term consultant to join a well-established neurodevelopmental and neurodisability team in South West London and meet rising demand in most of our specialist teams within Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and the Looked After Children (LAC) Services. The successful candidate will work across and deliver care for the Developmental Paediatrics, ADHD, SEND LAC and ASD sub-specialties. The post holder will ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained within their organisation demonstrating effective leadership skills and working within a team. This will include providing clinical supervision and management of the trainee doctors.

Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).

Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report

Clinical Supervision of the clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors

Undertaking developmental and SEN clinics. The possibility of doing ADHD clinics and/or ASD multidisciplinary assessments can be considered, according to the service needs and the relevant experience and training.

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:

A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).

Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report

Clinical Supervision of the clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors

Undertaking developmental and SEN clinics. The possibility of doing ADHD clinics and/or ASD multidisciplinary assessments can be considered, according to the service needs and the relevant experience and training.

This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Locum Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics

Company: st georges nhs trust Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: London, SW17 0QT Job type: Contract Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 28 Nov 2026

Summary

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month fixed term consultant to join a well-established neurodevelopmental and neurodisability team in South West London and meet rising demand in most of our specialist teams within Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and the Looked After Children (LAC) Services. The successful candidate will work across and deliver care for the Developmental Paediatrics, ADHD, SEND LAC and ASD sub-specialties. The post holder will ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained within their organisation demonstrating effective leadership skills and working within a team. This will include providing clinical supervision and management of the trainee doctors.

Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).

Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report

Clinical Supervision of the clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors

Undertaking developmental and SEN clinics. The possibility of doing ADHD clinics and/or ASD multidisciplinary assessments can be considered, according to the service needs and the relevant experience and training.

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:

A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).

Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report

Clinical Supervision of the clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors

Undertaking developmental and SEN clinics. The possibility of doing ADHD clinics and/or ASD multidisciplinary assessments can be considered, according to the service needs and the relevant experience and training.

This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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