SASPaediatrics

Specialty Doctor Community Paediatrics

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Catford

Salary

£63,696 – £102,689

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics

This is an exciting opportunity to join Community Paediatrics at Kaleidoscope, Lewisham, at a time of change and transformation. You will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary service working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists and Allied Health Professionals supporting children and young people with developmental, neurodevelopmental, complex health and safeguarding needs. The role offers the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues, develop specialist community paediatric skills, and contribute to service redesign, quality improvement and more joined-up models of care. If you are passionate about making a real difference to children and families in Lewisham, we would love to hear from you.

Kaleidoscope is an award-winning centre for children and young people in the heart of Lewisham, bringing together community paediatrics, therapies, nursing, mental health, education and social care services for children aged 0-19. Our integrated, multidisciplinary model enables families to access coordinated support from multiple professionals in one place, reducing the need for appointments across different sites.

Specialty Doctor Community Paediatrics

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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The post holder will work as a Specialty Doctor within Community Paediatrics at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, integrated care for children and young people across community settings, including Kaleidoscope.

The role encompasses the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management of children and young people with developmental disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, complex health needs, and safeguarding concerns. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary and multiagency environment, contributing to holistic care planning alongside health, education and social care partners.

The post holder will participate in clinical and service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care, with opportunities to develop specialist skills within community paediatrics. They will provide care under appropriate consultant supervision while developing increasing clinical autonomy, and will contribute to service development, quality improvement and integrated models of care across the Trust.

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream

Person specification

Essential

Eligible for registration with the GMC
MB BS (or equivalent)
MRCP (UK) or equalivent
Proven track record of community paediatric experience
Relevant post registration experience in paediatrics
Understanding of clinical risk management
Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate3
Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Enthusiasm for clinical medicine
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical reasearch
Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Good organisation and communication skills
Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit.
Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

Research experience
Teaching qualification