Specialty Doctor in Developmental Paediatrics

st georges nhs trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Developmental Team. The role involves conducting regular clinics for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Applicants should demonstrate effective leadership and a commitment to high standards of care. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinics for the assessment and management of children with suspected neurodevelopmental delay or disorders.
• Provide clinics for IHA and RHA services for Looked after Children.

Job description

Overview

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

There is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established Developmental Team, within the Neurodevelopmental and Neurodisability (NDND) Care Group in the paediatric Directorate at St Georges’ Hospital. The postholder will undertake regular Developmental Clinics and LAC Clinics within the Neurodevelopmental and Neurodisability Care Group as part of plans to meet rising service needs and replace a retiring staff member. The post holder will work alongside the Named Doctor and Nurse for Looked After Children and the rest of the wider LAC team, contributing to delivering the clinical aspect of the LAC service. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinics for the assessment and management of children with suspected neurodevelopmental delay or disorders such as ADHD or ASD.
• LAC – Provide clinics for IHA and RHA services for Looked after Children and produce timely reports for the same.

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

• Participate in CPD activity.
• Support ongoing audit within the care group.
• Observe the clinical governance requirements of the post.
• The precise job plan and clinics will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant and in negotiation with the relevant Clinical Leads and Care Group Lead.
• Likely daily and weekly activities are described below although the exact timetable will vary in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Within St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, all job plans are reviewed annually through the job planning process.

The Trusts: 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.

Illustrative weekly Job Plan timetable (subject to negotiation)

• Day 1 – Developmental clinic
• Day 2 – Developmental Clinic
• Day 3 – LAC
• Day 4 – CPD
• (Peer Review Meeting)
• Speciality clinic (ASD/ADHD/SEND or other according to interest/expertise)
• CRA
• CRA
• CRA for clinic
• CPD/CRA for LAC
• CRA for Specialty Clinic

The above job plan is illustrative only and subject to discussion with the Care Group Lead. The days worked are open to discussion.

The post conforms to the European Working Time directive.

This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025