Job overview
To undertake the role of Medical Advisor for Adoption and/or Fostering in Brent as part of a multidisciplinary service that provides integrated support for children and young people who may be vulnerable and require additional support. Specific responsibilities of the post are outlined in the next section.
This job description covers both Medical Advisor roles; however, the roles may also be undertaken separately.
We will consider applications from individuals who wish to undertake either one or both roles. Based on recent activity levels, the Medical Advisor for Adoption role equates to approximately 8.2 programmed activities (PAs) per month, and the Medical Advisor for Fostering role equates to approximately 6.75 PAs per month.
These allocations may be subject to change through contractual variation with Local Authority commissioners, depending on fluctuations in the number of children and young people (CYP) requiring input.
Main duties of the job
Medical Advisor for Adoption:
- Provide timely written health reports for children being considered for adoption/permanency.
- Advise the Agency Decision Maker (ADM) and adoption panel on medical matters relating to children and prospective adopters.
- Review and comment on health assessments for children with adoption care plans.
- Assess and advise on current and future health risks for children and adopters, including support needs.
- Support preparation of permanence reports and court reports relating to adoption proceedings.
- Offer health advice on intercountry adoption and wider adoption processes.
- Contribute to identifying adoption support needs and post-placement support.
- Work collaboratively with adoption agencies, partner organisations, and health professionals to support children’s health needs.
- Attend adoption panels and provide specialist medical input.
Medical Advisor for Fostering:
- Review and comment on Adult Health forms for foster carers, kinship carers, connected persons carers, Special Guardians, and private foster carers.
- Advise and attend Local Authority fostering panels.
- Work closely with safeguarding teams and professionals supporting looked after children to ensure high-quality clinical services.
- Monitor and support service quality through audit and oversight.
- Maintain strong working relationships with paediatricians, CAMHS, primary care, health visitors, 0–19 services, and other specialist professionals involved in children’s care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
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This advert is for Medical Advisor for Adoption and Fostering with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 MA for Adoption (8.2 PAs/month) MA for Fostering (6.75 PAs/month). The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Medical Advisor for Adoption (8.2 PAs/month), Medical Advisor for Fostering (6.75 PAs/month)). The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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