About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Consultant to our Community Paediatric team in Newham for 2026
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team within a multidisciplinary Community Child Health service in East London:
Consultant Community Paediatrician (up to 10PA)- the post will have a neuro-disability focus with clinics in neuro-development, motor disorders/ complex needs and Autism spectrum Condition. Will be lead for the Complex needs pathway.
Main duties of the job
The postholders will be expected to work within the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive community paediatric service within Specialist Children & Young People's Services and will include responsibilities in the following areas:
(i) Clinical activities: a. Consultant clinics and related administrative work b. Triage of referrals and supervision as "Consultant of the Day" including Child protection d. MDT clinical discussions or meetings e. Any clinical patient-related meetings
(ii) Teaching: a. To contribute to departmental teaching b. To contribute to teaching of medical students particularly in relation to community child health services
(iii) Management and leadership: a. Clinical Supervision b. Clinical governance c. Management supervision d. Pathway development and leadership in complex needs
(iv) Audit, Quality Improvement and Service Development
About us
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is recognised as a centre of excellence for innovation and improvement, and the postholder would be working within Specialist Children and Young People's Services (SCYPS). We are committed to improving the health and well-being of babies, children and young people in Newham and North East London. Partnership, quality improvement and evidence-based research and practice remains at the heart of our service delivery so that we can provide the best possible care, and ensure our patients achieve the best possible outcomes. East London NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as "Outstanding" following CQC inspections in 2016, 2018 and again in 2021. The Trust is committed to pursuing equity, patient participation and staff engagement. Making the Trust an excellent place to work is one of our key priorities. Our staff are our most prized asset and we are committed to improve the working lives of our staff across all services and teams. We strongly believe in supporting all staff to develop and grow, and have a strong professional development and lifelong learning ethos, linked to a commitment to clinical supervision and appraisal processes.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further details about the posts are detailed in the Job Descriptions and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification oCurrent full UK GMC registration and Licence to Practise MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
oPostgraduate degree in related child health or medical speciality, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD oDCH, MBA or other diploma or higher degree in a relevant field
Professional training Essential
Entry on GMC specialist register or will be within 6 month so CCT at interview At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training or equivalent clinical experience in Community Paediatrics At least 2 years General Professional Training in Paediatrics
Desirable
oSPIN or Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability
Clinical Knowledge Essential
oExtensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team oExperience in assessing and managing children with complex needs oCompetent in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic oUp to date with Level 3 competences in Safeguarding Children oCompetent in supervision of Child Protection Medical Assessments oExperience working in partnership with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders Valid BLS training
Desirable
oSpecialist experience in Paediatric Neurology or other areas of related Community Child Health practice oExperience in other areas relevant to child health, eg. child mental health, obstetrics, public health, general practice Experince in tone mangement in cerebral Palsy oCompetent use of Griffiths III or other similar developmental assessment tool oTraining in use of an autism diagnostic assessment tools,
Medical mangement Essential
ohas acted as clinical supervisor for trainees and/or specialty drs
Desirable
oExperience in clinical leadership of a multidisciplinary team oexperince as Educational supervisor oCompleted a recognised medical management course oHas the ability and experience to undertake medical appraisals Has experience in: -NHS complaint handling -Critical incident reporting -Staff appraisal -Risk management experince of working in Published research project
Patient Safety Essential
oHas a record of completed audit projects, service development work o Has record of involvemnet in Quality Improvement projects
Desirable
oHas experience in co-production and collaboration with service users oHas undertaken Quality Improvement training
Communication and interpersonal skill Essential
oGood written communication on application form
Desirable
evidence of work to champion diversity, equity and inclusion at work
Personal or other skills Essential
oapplication shows , breadth of thinking and initiative oEnthusiastic and motivated
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Ham Lane Health Centre
84 West Ham Lane
London
E15 4PT
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)