Locum Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW17 0QT
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month fixed term consultant to join a well-established neurodevelopmental and neurodisability team in South W...
Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).
Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report
Clinical Supervision of the clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors
Undertaking developmental and SEN clinics. The possibility of doing ADHD clinics and/or ASD multidisciplinary assessments can be considered, according to the service needs and the relevant experience and training.
Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).
Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report
Clinical Supervision of the clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors
Undertaking developmental and SEN clinics. The possibility of doing ADHD clinics and/or ASD multidisciplinary assessments can be considered, according to the service needs and the relevant experience and training.
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant Paediatric specialty: Community Child Health, Neurodisability, Child Mental Health or General Paediatrics (candidates within 6 months of CCT are eligible to apply)
- Full registration and licence to practise with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding training
Desirable
- Level 4 Child Safeguarding training
- Ability to diagnose and manage a child with ASD and/or ADHD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Community Paediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Neurodevelopmental assessment
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex patients
- Audit: evidence of understanding of audit principles and having taken a lead role in completing at least 2 audit projects in clinical areas relevant to this application
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national or international level
- Experience in Looked After Children (LAC) Medical services appropriate to meet the responsibilities of the Named Doctor role described above
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator and team worker
- Ability to conduct a comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment of children with suspected developmental problems with understanding of relevant psychosocial factors
- Ability to compile a comprehensive report within defined timescales
- Ability to liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate treatment and support
- Ability to review a child and write a SEND/EHCP report
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multiagency team
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recognised tools for the assessment of developmental disorders e.g. Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales, SOGS etc.
- Understand multiagency working in the context of safeguarding
Desirable
- Familiarity with recognised tools for the assessment of suspected ADHD and ASD
Other
Essential
- Active involvement in Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient
- An understanding of equality and diversity within the workforce and how can it impact on this post
- Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
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First seen
31 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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