Consultant-Developmental Paeds & Doctor for Children Looked After

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical Duties:

• Provision of the Named Doctor function which includes specialist advice and supervision to staff who have direct contact with looked after children and care leavers. The post holder will ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained within their organisation demonstrating effective leadership skills and working well within a team.
• Undertaking Statutory CLA Initial Health Assessments.
• Undertaking Statutory CLAReview Health Assessments LAC for under-5s and for older children with complex medical or other special needs.
• Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report
• Clinical Supervision of the CLA clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors
• Work closely with the Named Nurse for CLA, as well as the other CLA Nursing staff and Paediatric Management team, to deliver a safe and efficient service for the looked after children of LBW.
• Provide annual quality assurance report for CLA in conjunction with Named Nurse and management team
• Liaising closely with the Children's Social Workers
• Undertaking developmental clinics, SEN clinics and possibly ADHD clinics or ASD multidisciplinary assessments depending on experience and relevant training.
• Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (CLA, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).

Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Level 4 Child Safeguarding training
• Level 4 LAC competences
• Other LAC specific training

Experience Essential criteria

• Experience in Community Paediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Neurodevelopmental assessment
• Experience in Children Looked After (CLA) Medical services appropriate to meet the responsibilities of the Named Doctor role described above
• 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 criteria

• Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at national or international level

Skills Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Ability to diagnose and manage a child with ASD and/or ADHD.

Knowledge Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Familiarity with recognised tools for the assessment of suspected ADHD and ASD

Other Essential criteria

• 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

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email or via NHS Jobs.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

• The machine readable zone
• An ultra violet image
• An infra red image

As part of you pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require atleast one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

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