Specialist in Community Paediatric Medicine | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in East Sussex invites applications for a Specialist Doctor position in Community Paediatrics, focusing on neurodevelopmental care. The role involves conducting assessments for children with various developmental disorders and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a passion for supporting children's health. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on local community care.

Qualifications

• Expertise in neurodevelopmental care.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide neurodevelopmental assessments and child development clinics.
• Participate in assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Contribute to the care of Children in Care.
• Collaborate with various therapists in care delivery.
• Offer medical input to the EHCNA process.

Job description

Overview

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families in East Sussex. Are you a passionate paediatrician with expertise in neurodevelopmental care looking for new opportunities to help develop innovative care pathways in community paediatrics? East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust invites you to apply for a Specialist Doctor post in Community Paediatrics with a focus on neurodevelopmental medicine.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide neurodevelopmental assessments and child development clinics across East Sussex.
• Participate in assessments for autism, ADHD, sleep disorders, and physical disabilities.
• Contribute to the care of Children in Care (CIC), including statutory health assessments.
• Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, and specialist nursing teams in delivering multidisciplinary care.
• Offer medical input to the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process in close partnership with the local authority.

Job Plan and Team

The job plan includes clinics, admin, MDT meetings, peer reviews, and opportunities for teaching and leadership development.

About the Trust and Environment

We are an innovative team, undertaking a digital transformation to improve our assessment pathways and address the increasing demand for neurodevelopmental assessments. We also want to explore transdiagnostic assessments in collaboration with other providers and commissioners. We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work. We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

Quality and Stakeholders

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

Programme and Future

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Application and Contact

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025