Job summary The post holder will be based at Lennard Road, Croydon Health Services and other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities (PA) of Direct Clinical Care (DCC), with the remainder 1.5 PAs being allocated for Supporting Professional (SPA) and/or other Activities. Although this is a Community Paediatrics post, we also welcome applications from General/ Neurology Paediatricians willing to provide leadership in the care of children with complex needs. Some outpatient clinics can be modified to accommodate general and specialty interests, and consideration can be given to acute paediatric work including covering the paediatric emergency department if desired. Please note that job plans are subject to review by your Clinical Head of Service and Clinical Director. Main duties of the job 1. To provide community medical service and this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department. 2. Responsible for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. 3. Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues. 4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives. 5. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral community sites as agreed by Croydon Health Services 6. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework. Refer to JD About us Working for your organisation Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. These include:o Croydon University Hospitalo Purley Hospitalo The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heatho Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodsideo A minor injuries unit in New AddingtonThe Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staffo You feel in safe hands with highly professional staffo You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicianso You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services " As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19." Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum London Weighting Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number MW6942727 Job locations Lennard Road 12-18 Lennard Road Croydon CR9 2RS Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Objectives. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for the Department. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues. To undertake management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director and Head of Service. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control. Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Objectives. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for the Department. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues. To undertake management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director and Head of Service. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Level 3 Child Safeguarding training Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent Inclusion in the specialist register for paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. ( Dual accreditation in Neurodisability and General Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics with experience in Neurodisability) Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment Full registration with the GMC Desirable Higher degree (Msc, DCH, DCCH, MBA, MD, PhD or equivalent). Post-graduate qualification in Paediatric Neurodisability. Experience Essential Clinical experience in Paediatric Neurodisability. Ability to take full and independent responsibility and clinical management for clinical care of complex patients with Paediatric Neurodisability. Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams At least 2 years substantive previous NHS experience at SpR level (or equivalent). Desirable Specialist interest in child protection and Neurodisability Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Level 3 Child Safeguarding training Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent Inclusion in the specialist register for paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. ( Dual accreditation in Neurodisability and General Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics with experience in Neurodisability) Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment Full registration with the GMC Desirable Higher degree (Msc, DCH, DCCH, MBA, MD, PhD or equivalent). Post-graduate qualification in Paediatric Neurodisability. Experience Essential Clinical experience in Paediatric Neurodisability. Ability to take full and independent responsibility and clinical management for clinical care of complex patients with Paediatric Neurodisability. Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams At least 2 years substantive previous NHS experience at SpR level (or equivalent). Desirable Specialist interest in child protection and Neurodisability Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Address Lennard Road 12-18 Lennard Road Croydon CR9 2RS Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)