Job overview
This 6 PA substantive Consultant post is based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Child Development Service (CDS).
In this 6 PA job, the post holder will undertake clinical work which will be outpatient based and is a part of the excellent multi-disciplinary team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will be holding the formal AAC interview on the 1st of June 2026.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be doing outpatient clinics at St. Mary’s Hospital and Woodfield Road Medical Centre, managing children accepted in all pathways of the service including neurodisability, Autism, ADHD, developmental delay and safeguarding. The postholder will also be responsible for children on CDS pathways who are admitted on the ward for medical conditions and participate with the multidisciplinary teams involved in care. The postholder will participate in implementing a robust transition care plan during discharge of children on PICU.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible to deliver a comprehensive child development service, child safeguarding service and manage clinical caseloads including referrals for assessment and management of children with developmental concerns including social communication disorders, ADHD, neurodisability and complex needs. The postholder should have experience in child safeguarding and educational health needs assessments (EHNAs). The postholder will also be required to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and supervise Specialist Registrars and Clinical Fellows in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics. The postholder will be required to be involved in clinical audits, Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) and research within the department.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or Equivalent
2. Full GMC registration
3. On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR in Paediatrics
4. Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
Experience in Specialty
Essential criteria
5. Has achieved the competencies relating to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics
6. Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including Paediatric Neurology, Neurodisability, Neurodevelopment and Community Paediatrics
Clinical Audit
Essential criteria
7. Experience of conducting an audit
8. Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and organisational risk
Teaching
Essential criteria
9. Experience of teaching undergraduates, junior doctors and junior members of staff
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