Consultant Paediatrician,Named Doctor & Med Advisor Fostering/Adoption

Job overview

Community  Consultant Paediatrician Richmond, who will also be the Named Doctor for Children Looked After and Medical Officer for Adoption and Fostering in Richmond. Full time (10 PAs)

This is a statutory role for leadership and also needs to fulfill the role of a developmental paediatrician in the community, alongside contributing in the integrated weekly safeguarding rota for Richmond.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic  Community  Consultant Paediatrician to join our closely knit multi-disciplinary Specialist Children's Community Services team  based at Ham Clinic, in Ham.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated specialist supportive multi-disciplinary team providing excellent community services improving the health and well-being of children, young people and families of Richmond.

A vacancy has arisen due to the current post holder moving and includes responsibilities in neurodevelopmental paedatrics and safeguarding.  Currently we work with our safeguarding partner in Hounslow.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, excellent communication skills and is a team player.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of a small team consisting of 3 Consultant Community Paediatricians,  specialist nurses and dedicated administrative support.

They will deliver 10 programmed activities on average a week including the named Dr CLA, Medical Officer for Adoption and Fostering, Child developmental clinic, Child Protection Medical rota and an MDT, (autism/neurodisability)  or SEN or CLA clinic.

The successful applicant will be expected to local agencies and authorities providing specialist paediatric medical advice.

Provide leadership including contributing to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines and service evaluation/development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for further detail.

AAC July TBC

JD is with Royal College for approval.