Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics

This is an exciting opportunity to join Community Paediatrics at Kaleidoscope, Lewisham, at a time of change and transformation. You will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary service working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists and Allied Health Professionals supporting children and young people with developmental, neurodevelopmental, complex health and safeguarding needs. The role offers the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues, develop specialist community paediatric skills, and contribute to service redesign, quality improvement and more joined-up models of care. If you are passionate about making a real difference to children and families in Lewisham, we would love to hear from you.

Kaleidoscope is an award-winning centre for children and young people in the heart of Lewisham, bringing together community paediatrics, therapies, nursing, mental health, education and social care services for children aged 0-19. Our integrated, multidisciplinary model enables families to access coordinated support from multiple professionals in one place, reducing the need for appointments across different sites.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a Specialty Doctor within Community Paediatrics at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, integrated care for children and young people across community settings, including Kaleidoscope.

The role encompasses the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management of children and young people with developmental disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, complex health needs, and safeguarding concerns. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary and multiagency environment, contributing to holistic care planning alongside health, education and social care partners.

The post holder will participate in clinical and service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care, with opportunities to develop specialist skills within community paediatrics. They will provide care under appropriate consultant supervision while developing increasing clinical autonomy, and will contribute to service development, quality improvement and integrated models of care across the Trust.

About us
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Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, be responsible for the provision of Community Paediatrics services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. This will include:

• Assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people with:
• Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. autism)
• Developmental delay and disability
• Complex medical and social needs
• Sensory impairments and long-term conditions
• Participation in community paediatric clinics, including general and specialist clinics, delivering care in community settings such as Kaleidoscope, schools, and other appropriate environments
• Contribution to multidisciplinary assessments and integrated care planning, working closely with therapists, community nursing teams, CAMHS, education professionals, social care and the voluntary sector
• Participation in safeguarding activity, including the assessment and management of children where there are child protection concerns, and contribution to statutory processes such as looked after children assessments and reports
• Provision of medical advice to support Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans, contributing to multiagency decision-making
• Support for the management of children with complex needs across community pathways, including coordination of care and liaison with acute and tertiary services where required
• Participation in referral triage processes and prioritisation of clinical need, ensuring timely and appropriate access to services
• Provision of clinical support and advice to colleagues, including GPs, health visitors, school nurses and other professionals involved in childrens care
• Maintenance of continuing clinical responsibility for patients in their care, including appropriate documentation, communication and follow-up arrangements, with due regard for delegation where appropriate
• Contribution to multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs), case discussions and service forums to support coordinated care delivery and shared decision-making
• Participation in clinical governance, including audit, quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and adherence to clinical guidelines and Trust policies.

Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (UK) or equalivent

Knowledge and Clinical Experience
Essential

• Proven track record of community paediatric experience
• Relevant post registration experience in paediatrics
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate3
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Enthusiasm for clinical medicine

Desirable

• Research experience

Research
Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical reasearch

Desirable

• Research experience

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

PERSONAL SKILLS AUDIT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
• Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit.

Other
Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

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.

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).

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