Bank Medical and Dental Consultant Community Paediatrician
Central London Community Health Trust
London, NW10 3RY
Salary
£77.79
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatrician to join our friendly community paediatrics team based at Chalk Hill P...
The Brent Community Paediatric Team sits within Brent Children's Clinical Services Unit (CSU) alongside other specialist services including Children's Community Nursing, Special School Nursing, Looked After Children, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy as well as universal services such as School Nursing and Health Visiting.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, covering responsibilities related to Clinical Activities (e.g. General and Specialist CDT clinics, triaging referrals, MDT clinical discussions or meetings and possibly EHCP medical assessments) with appropriate clinical administration time and support.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- MBBS, MRCPCH, Completed Postgraduate Medical Training (CCT in the relevant specialty)
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
- Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
- Current and full registration with the appropriate professional body
- Satisfactory Appraisal within the last 12 months (or within the most recent 12 months of work, if currently on a career break)
- A positive recommendation for revalidation where appropriate Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to
- Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to
- Extensive experience in a Community Paediatrics clinical setting including safeguarding
- Experience of driving improvement and ensuring patient safety through clinical governance systems
- Experience of managing underperformance and the ability to foster effective performance within clinical practice
- Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams
- Ability to anticipate and plan for change
- Good working knowledge of professional requirements and standards for healthcare professionals including appraisals
- Evidence and experience of networking with a wide range of stakeholders including the public, external commercial organisations and national strategic bodies
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
- Experience of job planning, medical appraisals and revalidation for medical workforce
- Experience in case management and or case investigation
- Experience and evidence of effective chairing skills, facilitation and conflict resolution ability
- Experience in the assessment, development and delivery of clinical education
- Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of achievement of level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
- Proven ability to set clear direction and articulate a compelling vision
- Knowledge of the national, regional and local policy and priorities for healthcare
- Good knowledge and understanding of performance management and improvement techniques
- Knowledge of clinical governance systems to secure quality and safety
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Strategic and operational leadership skills
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
- Experience of acting in the capacity of an appraiser for the purposes of medical revalidation
- Experience of acting as case investigator for case investigation
Academic
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit
- Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
- Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement Willingness to lead service developments
- Willingness to lead service developments
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
- Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role
Personal
Essential
- Flexible approach Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
- Vision for community child health
- A high degree of personal integrity
- Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel to and between community sites to meet requirements of post
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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