NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Consultant Paediatrician - Community Paediatrics Job Overview

Location: Bromley - Phoenix Children's Resource Centre (and other community sites).
Contract: Permanent, part time (7.5 sessions per week).
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 plus a local award of £2,162 pa (pro ratio).
Closing date: 11/05/2026 (23:59).

Main Duties

• Deliver comprehensive community paediatric services with a primary focus on neurodevelopmental referrals and health assessments for Children Looked After.
• Provide child protection work (physical abuse investigations) on a pro ratio basis.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams (CAMHS, GPs, allied health professionals).
• Shape a flexible job plan around specialist interests in neurodevelopment, ADHD, ASD and complex neurodisability.
• Engage in service innovation and quality improvement initiatives; no out of hours on call commitments.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• MRCPCH (or equivalent) and GMC registration.
• Specialist Registration or within six months of CCT in Community Child Health, Community Paediatrics/Neurodisability or General Paediatrics.
• Portfolio Pathway (CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register.
• Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD) in Paediatrics or related discipline (optional).
• Registered special interest in additional paediatric fields (optional).

Training & Clinical Experience

• Highest specialist paediatric training competency or equivalent.
• Valid BLS, APLS and NLS certifications.
• Experience and knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, ASD, and complex neurodisability management in community settings.
• Experience with child protection (physical abuse) and management of suspected abuse.
• Experience in clinical audit/quality improvement projects and evidence based practice.
• Willingness to teach at all levels, including medical students and multidisciplinary staff.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice, Children and Families Act 2014 and current NHS changes.
• Previous NHS experience, particularly in community paediatrics, desirable.

Knowledge & Personal Skills

• Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including delivering difficult news.
• Strong negotiation, clinical leadership and risk management skills.
• Capacity to lead QA/QI projects and multi disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in planning, appraisal and skill development processes.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary band.
• Pension scheme (NHS, Scottish Widows or Nest).
• Flexible working arrangements: compressed hours, part time, job share.
• Discounts on gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, high street retailers and Blue Light Card.
• Low interest personal loan and lease car options.

Equal Opportunities & Work-Life Balance

We are an equal opportunities employer. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. We actively seek to improve BAME representation in senior roles. We welcome applicants with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

Staff are offered flexible working options from day one. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your hiring manager.

Recruitment Process

All communications will be conducted via email and our recruitment platform. Interviews typically begin within two weeks of the closing date. Please comply with NHS disclosure and Barring Service requirements.

Legal & Compliance

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration and comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.