Search for more jobs in London
Job requirements
Essential
38 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Must be able to travel to and between community sites to meet requirements of post
- Aademic
Participation in research or clinical audit
- Aademic
Participation in departmental teaching
- Personal
Flexible approach Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
- Personal
Vision for community child health
- Personal
A high degree of personal integrity
- Personal
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
- Experience
Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to
- Experience
Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total).
- Experience
Extensive experience in a Community Paediatrics clinical setting including safeguarding
- Experience
Experience of driving improvement and ensuring patient safety through clinical governance systems
- Experience
Experience of managing underperformance and the ability to foster effective performance within clinical practice
- Experience
Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams
- Experience
Ability to anticipate and plan for change
- Experience
Good working knowledge of professional requirements and standards for healthcare professionals including appraisals
- Experience
Evidence and experience of networking with a wide range of stakeholders including the public, external commercial organisations and national strategic bodies
- Experience
Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Experience
Valid BLS Training
- Management
Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement Willingness to lead service developments
- Management
Willingness to lead service developments
- Skills & Knowledge
Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Skills & Knowledge
Good written and oral communication skills
- Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Skills & Knowledge
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills & Knowledge
Evidence of achievement of level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
- Skills & Knowledge
Proven ability to set clear direction and articulate a compelling vision
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of the national, regional and local policy and priorities for healthcare
- Skills & Knowledge
Good knowledge and understanding of performance management and improvement techniques
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical governance systems to secure quality and safety
- Skills & Knowledge
Influencing and negotiating skills
- Skills & Knowledge
Strategic and operational leadership skills
- Education/Qualification
MBBS, MRCPCH, Completed Postgraduate Medical Training (CCT in the relevant specialty)
- Education/Qualification
Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Education/Qualification
On the GMC’s Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
- Education/Qualification
Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
- Education/Qualification
Current and full registration with the appropriate professional body
- Education/Qualification
Satisfactory Appraisal within the last 12 months (or within the most recent 12 months of work, if currently on a career break)
- Education/Qualification
A positive recommendation for revalidation where appropriate Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
17 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Aademic
Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
- Aademic
Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training
- Experience
Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
- Experience
Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
- Experience
Experience of job planning, medical appraisals and revalidation for medical workforce
- Experience
Experience in case management and or case investigation
- Experience
Experience and evidence of effective chairing skills, facilitation and conflict resolution ability
- Experience
Experience in the assessment, development and delivery of clinical education
- Experience
Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).
- Management
Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
- Management
Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role
- Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
- Skills & Knowledge
Experience of acting in the capacity of an appraiser for the purposes of medical revalidation
- Skills & Knowledge
Experience of acting as case investigator for case investigation
- Education/Qualification
Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Community Consultant Paediatrician to join our friendly and well established Community Paediatrics Team in Brent, North West London.
Based at Chalk Hill Primary Care Centre, the successful candidate will provide specialist community paediatric services to children and young people across Brent. Clinical sessions are delivered from Wembley Centre for Health, Willesden Centre for Health, and Village Special School, offering a varied and rewarding caseload within a multidisciplinary setting.
You will join a supportive team committed to delivering high quality, child centred care and improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to service development, teaching, and multidisciplinary working while helping us deliver our vision of providing great care closer to home.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics with CCT/CCST in Community Paediatrics, or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
- The Brent Community Paediatric Team forms part of Brent Children's Clinical Services Unit (CSU), working alongside a range of specialist and universal children's services including Community Children's Nursing, Special School Nursing, Looked After Children Services, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, School Nursing, and Health Visiting.
- The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist community paediatric care for children and young people across Brent. Responsibilities will include delivering general and specialist Community Development Team (CDT) clinics, triaging referrals, participating in multidisciplinary discussions, undertaking Child Protection and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) medical assessments, and contributing to clinical decision making and service delivery.
- The post holder will also play an active role in teaching, training, and supervision of resident doctors, students, and multidisciplinary colleagues, whilst contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, service development, and leadership initiatives across the service.
- There will be opportunities to develop specialist interests and undertake Lead Consultant responsibilities in line with service needs and individual expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the Supporting Documents section.
We welcome informal enquiries from prospective applicants who would like to discuss the role in more detail. The Job Description includes an example Job Plan; however, the final Job Plan will be agreed with the successful candidate and tailored to their experience, interests, and the needs of the service.
Applicants interested in working a different number of Programmed Activities (PAs) are encouraged to contact the Clinical Lead for an informal discussion, as flexible arrangements may be considered.
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.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Consultant Doctor roles in London
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Plus £2,162 London Zone Allowance (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (29 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.