Specialty Doctor in Developmental Paediatrics

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated clinician to join their Developmental Team. This role involves conducting clinics for assessing and managing children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and contribute to clinical governance and audit activities. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a respected institution that values professional development and teamwork, making a significant impact on the lives of children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and managing children with neurodevelopmental delays.
• Ability to participate in CPD and clinical governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinics for children with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Participate in CPD activities and support ongoing audits.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Assessment

Management of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Audit Participation

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Pediatrics

Job description

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 be working alongside the Named Doctor and Nurse for Looked After Children and the rest of the wider LAC team, who all contribute 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.

Clinical Duties:

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

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance:

1. Participate in CPD activity
2. Support ongoing audit within the care group
3. Observe the clinical governance requirements of the post
4. 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.
5. Likely daily and weekly activities are described below although the exact timetable will vary in order to meet the needs of the service.
6. Within the St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust all job plans are reviewed annually through the job planning process.

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
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5

• Developmental clinic
• Developmental Clinic
• LAC
• 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 Sunday 11 May 2025.

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