We are seeking a passionate and innovative Staff Grade Paediatrician to be a core part of our Neurodevelopmental assessment team. Your role is to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care for patients and their families.
You will lead the delivery of our Autism Assessment pathway for children 0-3, and provide expert paediatrician guidance to our wider Autism and ADHD clinical assessment teams.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver autism assessments to children aged 0-3.
2. Contribute to complex patient MDT discussions to support diagnostic decision making for autism and ADHD in children in line with DSM-V criteria.
3. Stay abreast of the latest research and evidence-based practices in autism diagnosis, treatment, and management.
Qualifications and experience
Required:
* Medical degree from a recognised university.
* Valid GMC registration with a license to practice.
* Experience in conducting assessments for autism in children, making diagnostic decisions, and supporting differential diagnosis, and evidence-based management approaches.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, fostering strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
* Passion for innovation and utilising technology to enhance care delivery.
Time commitment: Part time and full time roles are available.
Location: At our Devon clinic in Exeter, with occasional travel to other clinics in Devon.
Reporting to: Autism Team Manager.
Competitive salary which is a meaningful increase on NHS salaries.
A unique benefits package including 29.33 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Equality & Diversity:
Paloma Health is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion both within the workplace and throughout our application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
Application process:
Please submit your CV and we will get in touch for a first round interview.
The closing date for applications is the 19th January 2025.
Join us and be part of our journey to revolutionise access to Neurodevelopmental Assessments for patients in England!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Medical degree from a recognised university.
* Valid GMC registration with a license to practice.
Experience
* Experience in conducting assessments for autism in children, making diagnostic decisions, and supporting differential diagnosis, and evidence-based management approaches.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, fostering strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
* Passion for innovation and utilising technology to enhance care delivery.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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