Fixed Term Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics

Job overview

This a 4 PA post for one year covering maternity leave.  The post holder will be undertaking clinics independently including assessment of social communication on the school age Autism Pathway and initial health assessments for Children Looked After based at the Children’s Centre at Worthing Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking neurodisability clinics with the multidisciplinary team particularly focussing on assessments for Autism and social communication difficulties in the 4 to 11 age group

The assessment of Children Looked After. You work will be overseen and you will be supported by the Consultant Team.

There is the option of attending the weekly Child Development Team meeting

Participation in clinical improvement projects and teaching (resident doctors, medical students and allied health professionals) is part of the role

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertaking neurodisability clinics with the multidisciplinary team particularly focussing on assessments for Autism and social communication difficulties in the 4 to 11 age group

The assessment of Children Looked After. You work will be overseen and you will be supported by the Consultant Team.

There is the option of attending the weekly Child Development Team meeting

Participation in clinical improvement projects and teaching (resident doctors, medical students and allied health professionals) is part of the role