Locum Consultant Paediatric Neurodisability - Community Paediatrics

at  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Paediatrician with Neurodisability (Open to Overseas candidates with equivalent qualifications)
This post holder will primarily work with children in the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and complex neurodisability and will be the named doctor for St. Giles School for children with moderate to profound learning disabilities and complex health needs. The post holder will also Lead in the Neonatal high risk children follow up clinics. Development of care pathways for conditions such as cerebral palsy and transition medicals for children with complex needs. Supervision and training of staff and trainees in child developmental assessment / care planning for children with SEN/ to continue the newly establish St Giles feeding clinic for children with GOR and complex feeding problems.
(b) Medical assessment of children who have been referred for safeguarding reasons especially child sexual abuse and child protection advice from social services.
Should be able to provide medical examination and written reports in connection with statutory assessment of special educational needs (EHCP)
The appointee will participate in the medical assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental problems / Autism Spectrum Disorder
There will be opportunities for developing special interests in a chosen clinical area.
Taking an active part in clinical governance, appraisal and service development

To provide community medical service and this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Responsible for covering colleagues’ periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by Croydon Health Services
(TBC in attached Job Description)
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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.