An opportunity has arisen for a Speciality Doctor to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Community Paediatrics team. This post provides an excellent opportunity to join our enthusiastic and committed team, providing high quality health care to the local child population.
The post is an exciting opportunity to contribute to service development and improvement as we seek to provide the best possible care to our patients. Start date 1st April 2026. Key elements of the post: 10PA full-time contract, Mixed Neurobehavioural and neurodevelopmental caseload, Child development assessments, Participation in safeguarding clinic rota, Clinical / educational supervision of Paediatric SpRs (core / higher trainees), Area of special interest to be developed.
Responsibilities:
* Undertake regular clinics including general developmental, neurobehavioural (ADHD), social communication disorders and neurodisability clinics
* Undertake sub-speciality clinics as agreed at job planning
* Participate in the paediatric safeguarding clinic rota for non-urgent safeguarding assessment and advice
* May participate in the paediatric cover provided by Colchester Hospital University Trust for the Essex Sexual Abuse Referral Centre
* Work in conjunction with acute consultant colleagues to help co-ordinate the provision of medical care in the community for children with special and complex needs / chronic illnesses
* Participate in the administrative duties associated with patient care and the running of the department
* No On call Duties
* Child development assessments
* Participation in safeguarding clinic rota
* Clinical supervision of Paediatric SpRs (core / higher trainees) and GP registrars
* Area of special interest to be developed, experience of epilepsy and/or complex neurodisability is welcome
* Mixed Neurobehavioural and neurodevelopmental caseload
The department actively supports continuing professional development of its staff - including any additional training needed to help achieve personal and professional goals. Full GMC registration is required and Candidates are required to be up to date with Level 3 Safeguarding with at least 4 years post graduate training ideally with up to 12 months experience in community paediatrics.
Equal Opportunities:
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
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