The closing date is 29 July 2026

Details
Date posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £77.79 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 824-BANK-LIT1482-K
Job locations: Willesden Centre for Health & Care (with clinics at different sites in Brent) London NW10 3RY United Kingdom

Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatrician to join our friendly community paediatrics team based at Chalk Hill Primary Care Centre in Brent, North West London on a sessional basis. Our clinics are delivered either at Wembley Centre for Health or Willesden Centre for Health. This post is a sessional post on Bank and does not include SPA time. The successful post holder will not be expected to provide Child Protection cover, clinical or education supervision. This post is for 8PAs. Candidates are expected to be on the GMC specialist Register in paediatrics with CCT/CCST in Community Paediatrics, or to be UK specialist trainees within 6 months of CCT/CCST/CESR at date of interview. The successful applicant will join our team in providing 'great care closer to home'. Please Note: The attached job plan in the job description is provided as an example for a 10 PA role; however, the position being advertised is for 8 Pas and does not include SPA/CS/ES or CP cover time.

Main duties of the job
The Brent Community Paediatric Team sits within Brent Children's Clinical Services Unit (CSU) alongside other specialist services including Children's Community Nursing, Special School Nursing, Looked After Children, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy as well as universal services such as School Nursing and Health Visiting. The post holder will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, covering responsibilities related to Clinical Activities (e.g. General and Specialist CDT clinics, triaging referrals, MDT clinical discussions or meetings and possibly EHCP medical assessments) with appropriate clinical administration time and support.

About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - "Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment", alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• MBBS, MRCPCH, Completed Postgraduate Medical Training (CCT in the relevant specialty)
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
• Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
• Current and full registration with the appropriate professional body
• Satisfactory Appraisal within the last 12 months (or within the most recent 12 months of work, if currently on a career break)
• A positive recommendation for revalidation where appropriate Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree

Experience
Essential

• Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to
• Extensive experience in a Community Paediatrics clinical setting including safeguarding
• Experience of driving improvement and ensuring patient safety through clinical governance systems
• Experience of managing underperformance and the ability to foster effective performance within clinical practice
• Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams
• Ability to anticipate and plan for change
• Good working knowledge of professional requirements and standards for healthcare professionals including appraisals
• Evidence and experience of networking with a wide range of stakeholders including the public, external commercial organisations and national strategic bodies
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training

Desirable

• Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
• Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
• Experience of job planning, medical appraisals and revalidation for medical workforce
• Experience in case management and or case investigation
• Experience and evidence of effective chairing skills, facilitation and conflict resolution ability
• Experience in the assessment, development and delivery of clinical education
• Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of achievement of level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
• Proven ability to set clear direction and articulate a compelling vision
• Knowledge of the national, regional and local policy and priorities for healthcare
• Good knowledge and understanding of performance management and improvement techniques
• Knowledge of clinical governance systems to secure quality and safety
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Strategic and operational leadership skills

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
• Experience of acting in the capacity of an appraiser for the purposes of medical revalidation
• Experience of acting as case investigator for case investigation

Academic
Essential

• Participation in research or clinical audit
• Participation in departmental teaching

Desirable

• Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
• Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training

Management
Essential

• Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement Willingness to lead service developments
• Willingness to lead service developments

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
• Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role

Personal
Essential

• Flexible approach Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
• Vision for community child health
• A high degree of personal integrity
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Other
Essential

• Must be able to travel to and between community sites to meet requirements of post

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: Willesden Centre for Health & Care (with clinics at different sites in Brent) London NW10 3RY United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead
Christina Ioannou
Christina.ioannou@nhs.net