Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics Community
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 396-2780-MS
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Chessington
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Home, community, hospital
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician Combined Role : 10 PAs [Community Paediatrician Role – 9 PAs per week with safeguarding rota 1 PA per week] Fixed Term 12 months post
1. Child Development Assessment Clinics –Neurodevelopmental assessment.
2. Assessment for children under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
3. Working within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre – joint assessments/MDT review/CPIP assessment / development of care pathways
4. Medication review clinics for ADHD and sleep.
5. Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
6. Provide health assessment and medical advice for Children Looked After Service
7. Provide clinical supervision for junior medical staff based within the Integrated Service
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinics
This clinic based work includes face to face and virtual assessments for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our single point of access (ITAC). Assessment to consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Disorders and Globally Impaired Developmental Profile.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Governance
· The Provider will ensure all clinicians conduct clinical practice in line with NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) clinical guidance.
· The Provider will be expected to register all regulated activities set out within this service specification with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
· All clinicians delivering the requirements set out within this service specification will adhere to local clinical governance arrangements of their employing organisation’s and actively participate in regular audits to ensure safe practice. The Provider will be expected to provide progress reports to the ISCD Management Board on the timely completion of audits and any areas relating to the ISCD service that require action.
· The Provider shall inform the Head of Service of any serious incidents or near misses in a timely and appropriate manner.
· The Provider shall provide regular clinical leadership and supervision on a monthly basis to the consultant pediatricians delivering the requirements of this specification
· To comply with the Trust’s Clinical Governance Policy and to participate in relevant multidisciplinary and
Uni-professional clinical audit projects
· To undertake Clinical Risk Management and Clinical Governance activities of the department and Trust
· To ensure full and proper records are completed for this purpose
· Participate in QI project appropriate to job plan
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr. Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.
Person specification
Educational
Essential criteria
- • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). • MRCPCh or equivalent) • CCT in Paediatrics and on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. • Associate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience
- • Current wide range of Community Paediatrics experience • Training and experience with Safeguarding
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- • Ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. • Experience of clinical audit/ QI projects. • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Alison Pearce
- Job title
- Community Paediatrician Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02085475750
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