Consultant Community Paediatrician & Named Doctor CLA

Consultant Community Paediatrician & Named Doctor for CLA

The closing date is 05 March 2026

Consultant Community Paediatrician Combined Role : 10 PAs

[Community Paediatrician Role - 6PAs per week & Named Doctor for Children Looked After service- 4PAs per week]

• Child Development Assessment Clinics - Neurodevelopmental assessment.
• Assessment for children under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Working within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre - joint assessments/MDT review/CPIP assessment / development of care pathways
• Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
• Provide health assessment and medical advice for Children Looked After Service

This clinic based work includes face to face and virtual assessments for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our single point of access (ITAC). Assessment to consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Disorders and Globally Impaired Developmental Profile.

Work includes assessment and ongoing management of children and young people with complex neuro-developmental needs including movement disorder and Genetic conditions as part of Multidisciplinary Team.

The Community Paediatricians play a key role in our ASD assessment pathways.

Following National Guidance for Multidisciplinary assessment working closely with colleagues in speech and language and education.

Named Doctor will support all activities necessary to ensure that the organisation meets its responsibilities for looked after children and young people in Kingston. The doctor will be responsible to and accountable within the managerial framework of the provider organisation and at all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the organisation's looked after children's health team.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.

We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries. JD is with the Royal College. AAC date TBC.

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain).
• MRCPCh or equivalent.
• CCT in Paediatrics and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
• Associate Specialist Grade with community paediatric experience.
• Current wide range of Community Paediatrics experience.
• Training and experience with Safeguarding.

• Ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit/ QI projects.
• Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust