Locum Consultant In Developmental Paediatrics

St George'S University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a fixed-term consultant to join its neurodevelopmental and neurodisability team in South West London. The post spans Developmental Paediatrics, ADHD, SEND LAC, and ASD sub-specialties, with leadership and supervision responsibilities for trainee doctors.

The role involves delivering holistic care, supervising clinics, and contributing to Looked After Children services while maintaining high standards of clinical care and

Qualifications

• MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full registration and licence to practise with GMC or eligible if currently overseas
• Up to date Level 3 Child Safeguarding training and valid BLS
• Candidates within 6 months of CCT are eligible to apply

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic care for children across LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD
• Provide clinical supervision of clinics and trainee doctors
• Undertake developmental and SEN clinics; possible ADHD/ASD assessments
• Produce reports and healthcare plans within statutory time scales

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Supervision of trainees

Team working

Education

MRCP/MRCPCH

GMC registration/licence

UK CCT eligibility

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 29 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 200-CW-712522-8216297-CA2
• Job locations: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant Paediatric specialty: Community Child Health, Neurodisability, Child Mental Health or General Paediatrics (candidates within 6 months of CCT are eligible to apply)
• Full registration and licence to practise with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas
• MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Up to date Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
• Valid children's Basic Life Support (BLS)

Desirable

• Level 4 Child Safeguarding training
• Trained and accredited to diagnose a child with ASD
• Valid APLS and NLS

Experience

• Experience in Community Paediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Neurodevelopmental assessment
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex patients
• Audit: evidence of understanding of audit principles and having taken a lead role in completing at least 2 audit projects in clinical areas relevant to this application
• Experience in conducting developmental assessments and managing children with developmental disorders

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national or international level
• Experience in undertaking Looked After Children (CLA) medicals
• Ability to diagnose and manage a child with ADHD
• Experience in SEND clinics and pathways

Skills

• Effective communicator and team worker
• Ability to conduct a comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment of children with suspected developmental problems with understanding of relevant psychosocial factors
• Ability to compile a comprehensive report within defined timescales
• Ability to liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate treatment and support
• Ability to review a child and write a SEND/EHCP report
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multiagency team

Knowledge

• Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders e.g. Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales, SOGS etc.
• Understand multiagency working in the context of safeguarding

Desirable

• Familiarity with recognised tools for the assessment of suspected ADHD and ASD

Other

• Active involvement in Continuing Professional Development
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
• An understanding of equality and diversity within the workforce and how can it impact on this post
• Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Paediatric Consultant, Dipti Deshmukh, [e-mail]

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Closing date

12 November 2026