Job summary
Consultant Community Paediatrician Combined Role : 10 PAs
[Community Paediatrician Role - 6PAs per week & Named Doctor for Children Looked After service- 4PAs per week]
1. Child Development Assessment Clinics - Neurodevelopmental assessment.
2. Assessment for children under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
3. Working within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre - joint assessments/MDT review/CPIP assessment / development of care pathways
4. Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
5. Provide health assessment and medical advice for Children Looked After Servicel
Main duties of the job
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinics
This clinic based work includes face to face and virtual assessments for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our single point of access (ITAC). Assessment to consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Disorders and Globally Impaired Developmental Profile.
Work includes assessment and ongoing management of children and young people with complex neuro-developmental needs including movement disorder and Genetic conditions as part of Multidisciplinary Team.
Assessment Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Community Paediatricians play a key role in our ASD assessment pathways.
Following National Guidance for Multidisciplinary assessment working closely with colleagues in speech and language and education.
Named Doctor / Clinician for Children Looked After Service: 4 PAs per week:
Named Doctor will support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities for looked after children and young people in Kingston. The doctor will be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of the provider organisation and at all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the organisation's looked after children's health team.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
MS
Job locations
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Moor Lane
Chessington
KT9 2AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.
JD is with the Royal College
AAC date TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries.
JD is with the Royal College
AAC date TBC
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
* oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oMRCPCh or equivalent) oCCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. oAssociate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience
* oCurrent wide range of Community Paediatrics experience oTraining and experience with Safeguarding
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
* oAbility to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit/ QI projects. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
* oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oMRCPCh or equivalent) oCCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. oAssociate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience
* oCurrent wide range of Community Paediatrics experience oTraining and experience with Safeguarding
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
* oAbility to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit/ QI projects. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Moor Lane
Chessington
KT9 2AA
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Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Moor Lane
Chessington
KT9 2AA
Employer's website
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