Job Overview We are looking for a Consultant Paediatrician to lead and coordinate a specialist community paediatric service for children and families in Mid Essex. The post holder will work with primary care health teams, the acute paediatric team, and key agencies such as Children and Young People’s Services. The successful applicant will join a team of 3 Consultant Community Paediatricians and 1 Specialist Registrar.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical care within the Acute and Community Consultant framework and develop innovative child health promotion.
Advise on prevention, assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders and physical neuro‑disabilities.
Work closely with other Community Paediatricians and with multidisciplinary teams to provide diagnostic services for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder and physical neuro‑disabilities.
Safeguarding and child protection duties.
Assess and manage pre‑school and school‑age children with special educational needs under the Education Act.
Take a non‑clinical lead role complementary to existing team leaders.
Coordinate with the Care Coordination Centre, triage referrals, and participate in weekly rota.
Attend departmental operational meetings, Medical Staff Advisory Committee, Local Negotiating Committee, and safeguarding peer review meetings.
Qualifications – Essential criteria
MBBS (or equivalent)
MRCPCH
Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
Entry on Specialist Register in Paediatrics or a Doctor in Training within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
Qualifications – Desirable criteria
MD/PHD
MSc in Community Paediatrics
Experience – Essential criteria
Broad in‑depth experience of Community Child Health
Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team with effective interpersonal skills
Experience in Child Protection/Safeguarding issues
Experience in partnership working
Understanding of the child in the context of culture, family, and society
Experience – Desirable criteria
Experience in other areas relevant to child health
Ability to lead a multi‑disciplinary team
Experience of assessment of suspected sexual abuse
Training – Essential criteria
2 years or more higher professional training in Community Child Health or Neurodisability
Knowledge of assessment and management of physical disability
Knowledge of assessment and management of ASD and ADHD
Skills – Essential criteria
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic IT and computer skills
Competent to work under pressure
Abilities – Essential criteria
Effective communication with all levels of staff, patients and carers
Report writing ability
Build trust and confidence with colleagues and patients
Time‑management skills
Flexibility and adaptability to change
Abilities – Desirable criteria
Attendance at management courses
Academic – Essential criteria
Good presentation skills
Experience of audit and governance
Teaching experience
Commitment to CPD
Participation in research
Academic – Desirable criteria
Presentation at national/international meetings
Formal training in teaching methods
Formal research training
Publication in reviewed journals
Management – Essential criteria
Understanding of NHS systems, providers and commissioning structures
Evidence of clinical leadership, diplomacy and management skills
Desire to develop services and innovate
Management – Desirable criteria
Evidence of project management ability
Personal – Essential criteria
Awareness of personal limitations and training needs
Ability to seek advice and support from Lead Clinician and Managers
Ability to defuse difficult situations
Ability to break bad news to patients/carers
Responsive, positive and solution focussed in new challenges
Flexibility within the team
Other – Essential criteria
Clearance by Occupational Health Department
Ability to travel as required
Valid driving licence
Benefits Eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme. Provide rewards high standards of care and offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Professional UK Clinical Registration Professional UK clinical registration is required for the role and registered candidates will receive funding for registration costs in the first year.
COVID-19 Vaccination Provide encourages all staff to be double vaccinated and receive a booster vaccination.
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