As a Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics at HCRG Care Group, you will be part of a friendly and dynamic team of ten consultants and three associate specialists based at St Martins Hospital, delivering services across the Child Health department.
The post holder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care to children, young people, and families in BaNES and Wiltshire. Relevant experience in clinical management of children, including those with neurodevelopmental difficulties, is required. Safeguarding children experience is desirable but training can be provided.
The child health department is a friendly and dynamic team based in St Martins Community Hospital in Bath and venues across Wiltshire. We are a training department hosting paediatric trainees from Severn deanery (ST4-8) and are accredited to supervise higher specialist trainees in community child health. The department is well supported by the child health administration team.
This service operates Monday to Friday and is closed on Bank Holidays.
The post is advertised as full-time (10 PAs), but part-time or job share applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will:
* Deliver community paediatric clinics, assessing children with concerns affecting health, development, or educational potential, including assessments for the SEND process.
* Contribute to teaching and clinical supervision of paediatric trainees and undergraduate medical students.
* Perform medical examinations related to assessments of Looked After Children, including completing relevant forms within statutory time limits.
* Liaise with other health professionals for coordinated management of assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
* Participate in the safeguarding medical on-call rota, providing information, participating in strategy discussions, medical assessments, advice, peer review, and safeguarding supervision.
For a full list of responsibilities, see the attached Job Description.
For more information or to discuss the role, contact Julie Crouch at julie.crouch@hcrgcaregroup.com
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK, working with commissioners and communities to improve services and outcomes. We deliver services including adult and children community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing. We support millions across England and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practices, including being a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates.
Roles may close early if filled quickly. Apply soon if interested.
Visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 for more about HCRG Care Group.
Job responsibilities
* UK recognised medical degree and full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* UK working experience (ST4 - ST6).
* MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent.
* Experience in community paediatrics and knowledge of UK child health systems.
* Experience assessing and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
* Experience advising Education on Special Educational Needs.
* A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
You will feel valued as a Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics within HCRG Care Group, with access to rewards and benefits including:
* Salary from £32,398 to £78,961 per annum (depending on experience), NHS Pension, and full Agenda for Change terms.
* Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Access to earned wages to cover emergencies.
* Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including health resources, legal, debt, and life management support, career coaching, and counselling.
* Opportunities for professional development through our learning team, The Learning Enterprise.
* An open, just culture encouraging ideas to improve service delivery, supported by innovation funding.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Click Apply above to view the detailed Job Description on our career site.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to disclose any previous criminal convictions.
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