Specialist Doctor – Developmental Paediatrics - Chertsey

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Specialist Doctor in Developmental Paediatrics, where you will play a crucial role in transforming health services for children in Surrey. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Financial Savings

Flexible Pay Access

Wellbeing Support

Continuous Development

Innovative Environment

Thoughtful Extras

Qualifications

• Evidence of training in child protection and health assessments.
• Knowledge of Multi-Disciplinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental paediatric clinics and assessments.
• Provide clinical supervision and training for staff.
• Participate in audits and service development.

Skills

Child Protection Assessment

Clinical Governance

Multi-Disciplinary Practice

Education

UK Recognised Medical Degree

MSc in Community Child Health

Job description

Job summary

Are you ready to take on an exciting new role in a supportive and innovative environment?

We are seeking a dedicatedSpecialist Doctor in Developmental Paediatricsto provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care for children, young people, and families across Surrey.

This newly developed role, created following the recommissioning of Surrey Childrens Community Services, offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop the future of the Developmental Paediatric Service and its pathways.

As part of the Surrey Developmental Paediatric Service, you will work in a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development in specialist fields.

Youll share responsibilities across all aspects of Developmental Paediatrics with experienced colleagues and bring relevant expertise in managing neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism.

We welcome applicants with a subspecialty interest, as the job plan can be tailored to align with your strengths and the department's needs.

Base Location:Your clinical work will be based in one of Surrey's four quadrants, with flexibility to discuss the exact location based on availability and your preferences. As a flexible-first employer, HCRG Care Group supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.

Join us and play a pivotal role in transforming health and care services for children and young people in Surrey.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care:

• Conduct developmental paediatric clinics, including medical assessments for SEND, school medicals, safeguarding concerns, and Looked After Children, ensuring timely reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for assessments, treatment, and follow-up care.

Supervision and Training:

• Provide clinical supervision, peer support, and training for trainees, specialty doctors, and other staff.

Governance and Service Development:

• Participate in audits, clinical governance, and service development discussions.
• Contribute to achieving organisational objectives and ensure compliance with infection control, risk management, and confidentiality policies.

Professional Development:

• Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including internal and external study leave, and participate in annual appraisals covering the full scope of practice.

Operational Duties:

• Cover for colleagues during leave or short-term sickness and assist in management tasks as needed.
• Adhere to organisational policies and professional obligations, ensuring high-quality and safe care delivery.

Job Plan:The job plan, reviewed annually, will include:

• Direct Clinical Care (DCC):Clinical activities, administration, safeguarding, peer review, and supervision.
• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA):CPD, audits, teaching, and service development.

Managerial Relationships:

• Report to the Director of Developmental Paediatrics and work within a structured operational hierarchy.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£71,272 to £116,361 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/24475/15299

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 8LA

Job description Job responsibilities

Why Join Us as an Specialist Doctor in Developmental Paediatrics?

Step into a role that values your expertise while offering unparalleled support for your professional and personal well-being. With a competitive salary of£71,272- £116,361(Medical and Dental: SAS Payscale) and access to the NHS Pension, this position is designed to reward your dedication and skills.

You'll benefit from exclusive perks such as:

• Financial Savings: Discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers for special moments throughMy Reward Hub.
• Flexible Pay Access: Get your wages as you earn them, avoiding financial stress during lifes emergencies.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive online and face-to-face resources for mental and physical health, career coaching, counselling, and post-trauma assistance.
• Continuous Development: Access bespoke career pathways, eLearning, and ongoing CPD opportunities through our Outstanding learning team,The Learning Enterprise.
• Innovative Environment: Work within an open culture that values your ideas, supported by £100,000 annually in innovation funding to help you shape the future of health and care.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team with a proven track record of high-quality care, with most services rated as Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
• Thoughtful Extras: Enjoy free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location because the little things matter too.

Make a difference while working in an organisation where your contributions are valued, supported, and celebrated. Be part of changing lives by transforming health and care.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• UK recognised medical degree
• Current full GMC registration
• Current work permit (if appropriate)
• Evidence of training in all aspects of child protection assessment (including level 3 training) and health assessments (further training and supervision in assessment of child sexual abuse can be provided in post)
• Knowledge and understanding of Multi- Disciplinary, inter-professional practice to include primary care and social services
• Good evidence of involvement in all aspects of clinical governance

Desirable

• MSc /diploma in community child health or relevant subject
• MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent
• Higher specialist training in Developmental Paediatrics
• Trained in standardised autism assessment e.g. use of ADOS, 3Di, ADI.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs procedures, health service responsibilities and proposed changes to SEND. Published research or audit Experience of delivering training to other professionals

Other requirements: Car driver with own car insured for business use

For a full list of requirements please see attached job description

Job description Job responsibilities

Why Join Us as an Specialist Doctor in Developmental Paediatrics?

Step into a role that values your expertise while offering unparalleled support for your professional and personal well-being. With a competitive salary of£71,272- £116,361(Medical and Dental: SAS Payscale) and access to the NHS Pension, this position is designed to reward your dedication and skills.

You'll benefit from exclusive perks such as:

• Financial Savings: Discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers for special moments throughMy Reward Hub.
• Flexible Pay Access: Get your wages as you earn them, avoiding financial stress during lifes emergencies.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive online and face-to-face resources for mental and physical health, career coaching, counselling, and post-trauma assistance.
• Continuous Development: Access bespoke career pathways, eLearning, and ongoing CPD opportunities through our Outstanding learning team,The Learning Enterprise.
• Innovative Environment: Work within an open culture that values your ideas, supported by £100,000 annually in innovation funding to help you shape the future of health and care.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team with a proven track record of high-quality care, with most services rated as Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
• Thoughtful Extras: Enjoy free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location because the little things matter too.

Make a difference while working in an organisation where your contributions are valued, supported, and celebrated. Be part of changing lives by transforming health and care.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• UK recognised medical degree
• Current full GMC registration
• Current work permit (if appropriate)
• Evidence of training in all aspects of child protection assessment (including level 3 training) and health assessments (further training and supervision in assessment of child sexual abuse can be provided in post)
• Knowledge and understanding of Multi- Disciplinary, inter-professional practice to include primary care and social services
• Good evidence of involvement in all aspects of clinical governance

Desirable

• MSc /diploma in community child health or relevant subject
• MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent
• Higher specialist training in Developmental Paediatrics
• Trained in standardised autism assessment e.g. use of ADOS, 3Di, ADI.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs procedures, health service responsibilities and proposed changes to SEND. Published research or audit Experience of delivering training to other professionals

Other requirements: Car driver with own car insured for business use

For a full list of requirements please see attached job description

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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.

Employer details Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 8LA

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 8LA

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)