Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics - Redhill
Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a meaningful impact on children, young people, and families in Surrey?
As a Consultant Developmental Paediatrician with HCRG Care Group, you will play a vital role in providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care to children and young people, helping them reach their full potential.
Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to shape services, lead quality improvement initiatives, and develop a subspecialty interest tailored to your strengths and aspirations.
This is a fulfilling and varied role offering flexibility and balance, with options for full-time, part-time, or job-share arrangements.
Equipped with a laptop and mobile phone, you'll enjoy the benefits of agile working and a base location within one of Surrey's four quadrants, adaptable to your preferences.
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care:
* Conduct developmental paediatric clinics and provide multidisciplinary assessments and follow-ups.
* Participate in safeguarding activities, including medical assessments for children referred by police or social care, and contribute to multi-agency discussions, strategy meetings, and supervision.
* Perform medical examinations for Looked After Children and complete all related documentation promptly.
Professional Development:
* Engage in personal development and contribute to the training, supervision, and development of colleagues.
* Participate in departmental audits, clinical governance, teaching, and service development.
* Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to meet college or professional body requirements, with appropriate support and facilities provided.
Operational and Managerial Duties:
* Contribute to the formulation and implementation of organisational objectives, service plans, and developments.
* Comply with infection prevention, risk management, and confidentiality policies while observing all statutory and professional obligations.
* Support the department's administrative and managerial functions, including maintaining health and safety for yourself and others.
Proposed Job Plan:
* Direct Clinical Care (DCC): Includes clinical activities, safeguarding assessments, supervision, and administration.
* Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): Includes CPD, audits, teaching, governance, and service development.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident committed company, working to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn't happen often, sometimes roles are very popular, and we may need to close applications earlier than the listed date. If you're keen to join our team, please apply as soon as possible.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.
Job responsibilities
Join us as a Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics and make a difference while enjoying a supportive environment for your professional and personal well-being.
With a competitive salary of £105,504 - £139,882 (Medical and Dental Payscale) and access to the NHS Pension, this position rewards your dedication and skills.
You will benefit from exclusive perks such as:
* Financial Savings: Discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers through My Reward Hub.
* Flexible Pay Access: Access your wages as you earn them, providing financial flexibility.
* Wellbeing Support: Resources for mental and physical health, career coaching, counselling, and post-trauma support.
* Continuous Development: Bespoke career pathways, eLearning, and ongoing CPD via The Learning Enterprise.
* Innovative Environment: An open culture supporting your ideas, with £100,000 annually in innovation funding.
* Commitment to Excellence: Join a team with high-quality care, with most services rated as Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Make a difference in an organization where your contributions are valued, supported, and celebrated. Be part of transforming health and care.
The Ideal Candidate
* UK recognised medical degree (MBChB, MBBS)
* Full GMC Registration
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* On the Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT
* Minimum 2 years experience in Community Paediatrics
* Evidence of Level 3 training and experience in Safeguarding Children
* CCT in Community Child Health
* Training in standardised Autism Assessments (such as ADOS, ADI-R, 3di) and experience in multidisciplinary assessments
* Training in developmental assessments for children
* Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and management of ADHD
* Experience in Child Protection assessments, Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children, and advice to the LA regarding Special Educational Needs
Other requirements: Car driver with own car insured for business use
For a full list of requirements, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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