Job summarySpecialty doctor for Community Paediatrics (1 year FTC). Full time 10 PAs. The Community Paediatric Service aims:
- To provide a high-quality service for children with developmental needs, in collaboration with the child's family and primary carers working as part of the multi-agency team.
- To assess, diagnose and support children presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- To effectively safeguard, protect and promote the welfare, health and wellbeing of looked after children and young people, as well as care leavers.
- To provide statutory services to care of Looked After Children and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- To ensure staff access Continuing Professional Development opportunities to provide continuing high standards of evidence based clinical care in line with professional and Government legislation, e.g. children and Family Act 2014, Every Child Matters and the NSF for Children and Families.
Main duties of the jobSpecialty Doctor for Community Paediatrician Role - 6 PAs. Roles and responsibilities:
- Child Development Assessment Clinics - neurodevelopmental assessment.
- Assessment for children referred under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Working within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre - joint assessments/MDT review/CPIP assessment/development of care pathways
- Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
- Provide clinical supervision for junior medical staff based within the Integrated Service
- Supervision of child protection medical examinations at Kingston Hospital
Children Looked After Service: 4 PAs per week:The clinician will support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities for looked after children and young people in Kingston. The doctor will be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of the provider organisation and at all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the organisation's looked after children's health team. Health professionals contributing to the care planning cycle for looked after children should have the appropriate skills and competences and receive continuing professional development.
About usWorking for your organisation. Development and staff wellbeing. Your growth and personal happiness matter 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.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.
Person SpecificationQualifications- MBBS Full GMC Registration (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
- Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
Clinical Experience- Current wide range of Community Paediatrics experience
- Adequate training in child protection to meet the needs of the Named Doctor post
- Training and experience with Children Looked After and adoption work
- Completing initial and review health assessments of CiC
- Experience in writing adoption reports and adult health reports
- Valid Level 4 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Specific Additional Skills- Evidence of working within a multiagency team
- Digital record keeping
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Management Skills- Awareness and understanding of clinical governance processes
- Involvement in management appropriate to experience
- Experience of working in MDT
- IT skills of presentation
Experience in Training, Audit and Research- Ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit / QI projects.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Personal Qualities- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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.
Employer detailsKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Rd, Kingston, KT2 7QB, United Kingdom. Employer's website: Apply through our website.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 
