Job summaryWorking Full time: 10 Sessions per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Specialty Doctor to join the Neurodevelopmental Team. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated team player to join our well-established Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics Team.
The post involves undertaking clinics that may cover a wide range of Neurodevelopmental Paediatric issues including autism, ADHD, developmental delay and other aspects of neuro-disability from 0-16 years. Statuary duties include undertaking medical assessment for Education Health and Care Plans for children assessed by you.
The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the existing team in order to provide a complete Neurodevelopmental Paediatric Service. The department is evolving, and the roles and responsibilities of this post may be redesigned in negotiation with the appointee.
The post is based at the
Kingsway Children Centre.
Main duties of the jobResponsibilities will include:
Toundertake developmental assessments and formulate plans of care with the multidisciplinary team for children of all ages
- To oversee the medical care of children with neuro-disabilities and vulnerable children.
- To contribute to a childhood autism assessment service, preschool and school age children.
- To contribute to childhood ADHD assessment service.
- To provide medical advice for the Education Health Care Needsassessment (EHCNA) for children under their care.
- The job plan includes autism joint assessment clinics and general paediatric clinics.
About usThe Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Job responsibilitiesSee Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
**Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.**
Good luck with your application.
QualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent degree
Desirable- MRCPCH or FRCPCH (or equivalent) MSc (or other higher degree)
ExperienceEssential- At least 4 years full time postgraduate training or Equivalent part time/flexible basis.
- Clinical experience in assessment of ADHD and ASD
- 2 years' experience in Community Paediatrics or CAMHS
Desirable- Level 3 Safeguarding training
Skills & KnowledgeEssential- Understand role of Clinical Audit within Service
- Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit
Desirable- Experience in Medical Management roles
- Experience of dealing with governance and risk
Education and TeachingEssential- Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements
Desirable- Experience in undergraduate education
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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. 
