Job summary
- Main area
- Medical
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 396-2854-MS
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ham Clinic
- Town
- Ham
- Closing
- 17/03/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Home, community, hospital
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
1. Child Development Assessment Clinics -Neurodevelopmental assessment.
2. Assessment for children referred under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
3. Support coordinating within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at Ham clinic, Richmond- joint assessments/MDT review/Hip surveillance / development of care pathways/ transitions.
4. Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
5. Child protection medicals and attendance at Peer review.
Main duties of the job
Developmental Assessment Clinics
This clinic based work includes face to face and telephone clinics for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our referrals pathway(ITAC). Assessment to consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), 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 .
Supporting Multidisciplinary working
To oversee and manage Multidisciplinary team - coordinate and plan MDT meetings including Transition and Early Years focus with allied professional teams. Support development of care pathways including transitions and patient passports.
Assessment Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
Child Protection
To see children and young people referred for child protection medicals as part of the joint Child protection rota with Kingston hospital.
There will be opportunities to further enhance Safeguarding experience and lead in this area.
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job summary
Consultant Community Paediatrician Combined Role : 10 PAs
1. Child Development Assessment Clinics -Neurodevelopmental assessment.
2. Assessment for children referred under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
3. Support coordinating within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at Ham clinic, Richmond- joint assessments/MDT review/Hip surveillance / development of care pathways/ transitions.
4. Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
5. Child protection medicals and attendance at Peer review.
Main duties of the job
Developmental Assessment Clinics
This clinic based work includes face to face and telephone clinics for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our referrals pathway(ITAC). Assessment to consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), 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 .
Supporting Multidisciplinary working
To oversee and manage Multidisciplinary team - coordinate and plan MDT meetings including Transition and Early Years focus with allied professional teams. Support development of care pathways including transitions and patient passports.
Assessment Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
Child Protection
To see children and young people referred for child protection medicals as part of the joint Child protection rota with Kingston hospital.
There will be opportunities to further enhance Safeguarding experience and lead in this area.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Sudipta SEN for specific visits and queries.
Person specification
eduational
Essential criteria
- ● Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain).
Training
Essential criteria
- ● Ability to teach and train peers and allied health professionals
Clinical
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
Management
Essential criteria
- Experience of the working of the NHS and understanding of financial implications and productivity.
clinical
Essential criteria
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments and travel requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr. Sudipta Sen
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatrician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07786191031
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