A Vacancy at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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.
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detail.
AAC 13-May-2025
JD is with Royal College for approval.
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Apr 2025