Job summaryWe are seeking a Community Child Health and Child Neurodevelopmental paediatric consultant to join our dynamic and friendly department at the Cheyne child development service.This post is for a Community paediatrician especially with interest in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Social Communication Disorders and Social Paediatrics. The successful applicant will join our team in providing excellent care to our local children and their families.This post is for 7 PA, to start as soon as possible.Candidates are expected to be on the GMC specialist Register in paediatrics with CCT/CCST in Community Paediatrics, or to be UK specialist trainees within 6 months of CCT/CCST/CESR at date of interview.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be a paediatrician trained to consultant level in all aspects of community paediatrics. The post holder:o Will provide consultant paediatric input for social communication assessments in the preschool social communication pathway and the school age social communication pathwayo Will provide consultant paediatric input for neurodevelopmental clinics within a multidisciplinary teamo Will provide consultant paediatric input for ADHD clinics both in terms and assessment and in terms of management.o Will contribute to and support the clinical governance programme of the Trusto Will contribute to the undergraduate medical teaching programmeo Individual posts will also include specified roles from the Departmental job plan, to be discussed at interview.About usWest London Children's Healthcare was formed on 1st April 2022 bringing paediatric services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) under a single leadership structure accountable to both Trust Boards for all elements of operational, quality, safety and financial performance. WLCH runs services from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital; Hammersmith Hospital; St Mary's Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital. In addition, two child development services operate from the Cheyne Centre and Woodfield Road. WLCH also partners closely with The Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health at Imperial College London (PaeCH) to ensure that care is research driven, with a specific focus on the common diseases of childhood. WLCH has been established to improve quality, experience and outcomes across all aspects of child health. We value every member of our team and we are absolutely committed to recruiting and retaining a thriving, diverse and inclusive workforce. Every member of our team has a role to play in leading and shaping the transformation required to improve outcomes by optimising joint working, sharing best practice ad constantly striving for improvement.DetailsDate posted04 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Depending on experience per annum (pro rata for LTFT) + London Weighting ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number289-WLCH-69-AJob locationsChelsea and Westminster Hospital369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities.Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalentMRCPCH or equivalentOn GMC's specialist Register in paediatrics, CCT/CCST in Community Paediatric medicine or a UK specialist trainee within 6 months of CCT/CCST on interview dateFull GMC registration with license to practiceortfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practiceAbility to teach clinical skills to meet the requirements of undergraduate students, doctors in training and nursing staff. Experience of training in different sessions.DesirableCompletion or evidence of working towards a higher academic degree (MD/PhD).CCT or equivalent in subspeciality of Community Child Health. DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomasFormal teaching qualification Experience EssentialWide experience in Community Paediatrics Specialist Training including Social communication assessments, neurodisability and child protection.Level 3 Safeguarding TrainingExperience of teaching to meet the requirements of junior doctors and nursesAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsAble to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric TrainingValid BLS TrainingAutism Diagnostic interview or 3DI qualification and experienceDesirableSkills and training in a sub specialty which could benefit the department e.g. Griffiths developmental assessment qualification and experienceWider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable)Valid APLS and NLS Personal Qualities EssentialCommitment to teaching and educational supervisionAttendance and punctualityAbility to change and adapt to changing circumstancesAble to cope with stress, pressure or setbacksAbility to empathise with patients and families and demonstrate active listeningMeets health requirements of the job Communication and Management Skills EssentialGood understanding of the structure and processes of the NHSOrganisation, time management, forward planning attention to detailKnowledge of best practice in managementGood written and spoken communication and presentation skills in EnglishAbility to build rapport and good negotiation skillsAbility to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals and share the load and introduce change collaborativelyDesirableKnowledge of business planning and budgetsEvidence of leadership skills Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalentMRCPCH or equivalentOn GMC's specialist Register in paediatrics, CCT/CCST in Community Paediatric medicine or a UK specialist trainee within 6 months of CCT/CCST on interview dateFull GMC registration with license to practiceortfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practiceAbility to teach clinical skills to meet the requirements of undergraduate students, doctors in training and nursing staff. Experience of training in different sessions.DesirableCompletion or evidence of working towards a higher academic degree (MD/PhD).CCT or equivalent in subspeciality of Community Child Health. DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomasFormal teaching qualification Experience EssentialWide experience in Community Paediatrics Specialist Training including Social communication assessments, neurodisability and child protection.Level 3 Safeguarding TrainingExperience of teaching to meet the requirements of junior doctors and nursesAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsAble to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric TrainingValid BLS TrainingAutism Diagnostic interview or 3DI qualification and experienceDesirableSkills and training in a sub specialty which could benefit the department e.g. Griffiths developmental assessment qualification and experienceWider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable)Valid APLS and NLS Personal Qualities EssentialCommitment to teaching and educational supervisionAttendance and punctualityAbility to change and adapt to changing circumstancesAble to cope with stress, pressure or setbacksAbility to empathise with patients and families and demonstrate active listeningMeets health requirements of the job Communication and Management Skills EssentialGood understanding of the structure and processes of the NHSOrganisation, time management, forward planning attention to detailKnowledge of best practice in managementGood written and spoken communication and presentation skills in EnglishAbility to build rapport and good negotiation skillsAbility to work well with colleagues within and across departments and hospitals and share the load and introduce change collaborativelyDesirableKnowledge of business planning and budgetsEvidence of leadership skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.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 CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChelsea and Westminster Hospital369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChelsea and Westminster Hospital369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant in Community Paediatrics in London employer: National Health Service
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