Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health

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Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

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Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week (8PA post) Job ref 824-ONW-

Site Chalkhill Primary Care Centre (with clinics at different sites in Brent) Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Plus £2,162 London Zone Allowance (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston - as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired-a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatrician to join our friendly and well established Community Paediatrics Team in Brent, North West London.

Based at Chalk Hill Primary Care Centre, the successful candidate will provide specialist community paediatric services to children and young people across Brent. Clinical sessions are delivered from Wembley Centre for Health, Willesden Centre for Health, and Village Special School, offering a varied and rewarding caseload within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will join a supportive team committed to delivering high quality, child centred care and improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to service development, teaching, and multidisciplinary working while helping us deliver our vision of providing great care closer to home.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics with CCT/CCST in Community Paediatrics, or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job - The Brent Community Paediatric Team forms part of Brent Children's Clinical Services Unit (CSU), working alongside a range of specialist and universal children's services including Community Children's Nursing, Special School Nursing, Looked After Children Services, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, School Nursing, and Health Visiting.

- The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist community paediatric care for children and young people across Brent. Responsibilities will include delivering general and specialist Community Development Team (CDT) clinics, triaging referrals, participating in multidisciplinary discussions, undertaking Child Protection and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) medical assessments, and contributing to clinical decision making and service delivery.

- The post holder will also play an active role in teaching, training, and supervision of resident doctors, students, and multidisciplinary colleagues, whilst contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, service development, and leadership initiatives across the service.

- There will be opportunities to develop specialist interests and undertake Lead Consultant responsibilities in line with service needs and individual expertise.

Working for our organisation Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours.

At CLCH, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development, including:

• Comprehensive corporate and local induction programmes
• Flexible working opportunities to support work life balance
• Car lease scheme (Band 5 and above)
• Annual travel card loan
• Generous NHS pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Access to learning, training, and career development opportunities
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and support services
• Opportunities to work within supportive, multidisciplinary teams

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the Supporting Documents section.

We welcome informal enquiries from prospective applicants who would like to discuss the role in more detail. The Job Description includes an example Job Plan; however, the final Job Plan will be agreed with the successful candidate and tailored to their experience, interests, and the needs of the service.

Applicants interested in working a different number of Programmed Activities (PAs) are encouraged to contact the Clinical Lead for an informal discussion, as flexible arrangements may be considered.

Person specification Education/Qualification

• 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
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree

Experience

• Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to
• Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total).
• 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 BLS Training
• 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

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• 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
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