Job summary
- Main area
- Community Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (10PAs)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 396-2882-MS
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kingston Hospital
- Town
- Kingston
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics (12m FTC)
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
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
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Specialty doctor for Community Paediatrics (1 year FTC) Full time 10 PAs The Community Paediatric Service aims:
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Main duties of the job
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Specialty Doctor for Community Paediatrician Role - 6 PAs
Roles and responsibilities: 1. Child Development Assessment Clinics – neurodevelopmental assessment.
2. Assessment for children referred under 5 years for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
3. Working within Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre – joint assessments/MDT review/CPIP assessment/development of care pathways
4. Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
5. Provide clinical supervision for junior medical staff based within the Integrated Service
6. Supervision of child protection medical examinations at Kingston Hospital
Children Looked After Service: 4 PAs per week:
The clinician 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.
Health professionals contributing to the care planning cycle for looked after children should have the appropriate skills and competences and receive continuing professional development. |
Working for our organisation
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Working for your 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. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please see JD for full responsibilities and for further info on the post. Please contact Dr Alison Pearce for specific visits and queries. |
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • MBBS Full GMC Registration (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
- • Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
Desirable criteria
- • Higher degree e.g. MSc/PhD/MA
- • Qualification in Education
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- • Current wide range of Community Paediatrics experience
- • Adequate training in child protection to meet the needs of the Named Doctor post
- • Training and experience with Children Looked After and adoption work
- • Completing initial and review health assessments of CiC
- • Experience in writing adoption reports and adult health reports
- • Valid Level 4 Safeguarding Training
- • Valid BLS Training
Desirable criteria
- • Neurodevelopmental assessments for children with complex health needs
- • Carrying out assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specific Additional Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of working within a multiagency team
- • Digital record keeping
- • Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- • Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- • Awareness and understanding of clinical governance processes
- • Involvement in management appropriate to experience
- • Experience of working in MDT
- • IT skills of presentation
Desirable criteria
- • Leadership skills
- • Specific management training course or qualification
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- • Ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- • Experience of clinical audit / QI projects.
- • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable criteria
- • Completed ‘Train the Trainers’ course.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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 Nadia Hassan
- Job title
- Clinical Lead, Paediatrics and Neonates
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8934 3476
- Additional information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Dr Sophie Raynor
Job title
Consultant Community Paediatrician
Email address
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