Job summary
The post holder will join the Community Paediatrics team and gain experience across a range of community-based paediatric services. The post will provide opportunities to develop skills in the assessment and management of children with Developmental Problems e.g. Global Developmental Delay and Autism assessment in the under 5s, Motor Coordination Disorder, Neurodevelopmental disorders and Neuro-disability and Children looked after (CLA) clinics.
Main duties of the job
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
- To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Supervisor(s).
- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction.
- To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
- Date posted: 10 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Doctor - other
- Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year per annum
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 343-MED-881
- Job locations: St Helier, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post holder will attend Community Paediatric outpatient clinics, with appropriate Consultant supervision, and contribute to multidisciplinary working with community and wider paediatric teams.
There will be dedicated educational and training opportunities, including teaching sessions, case discussions, safeguarding meetings, audit and relevant multidisciplinary meetings. The post holder will also have access to Trust-wide training opportunities.
A named Consultant Educational Supervisor will provide regular support and guidance, including workplace-based assessments and professional development. Support will also be available for postgraduate examinations and annual appraisal as part of revalidation.
There is no on-call or out-of-hours commitment as part of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
- Child protection training
Desirable
- MRCPCH
- APLS, NLS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatrics,
- Previous experience in Paediatrics at FT3+ level or higher
Desirable
- An interest in developing a career as a Community Paediatrician
Skills
Essential
- Experience of Community Paediatric work. Good interpersonal skills including communication with children / family and the multidisciplinary team
- Good IT skills
- Ability to teach junior staff
- An understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine and knowledge of audit process
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Participation in teaching and supervising junior staff /students
- Participation in a previous audit project
- Previous participation in research projects and/or publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Good core knowledge of current Paediatric practice (both General Paediatrics and Community)
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).
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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: St Helier, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant
Dr Meenakshi Bhardwaj
m.bhardwaj@nhs.net
0208292963031
Details
- Date posted: 10 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Doctor - other
- Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year per annum
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 343-MED-881
- Job locations: St Helier, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
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