Job Description

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Job Details:
Salary
61,542 - 99,216 per annum (Pro-Rata)
Contract
Substantive
Hours
Full-time: 10 Programmed Activities
On call
None
Location
79 Axe Street, Barking, 1G11 7LZ
The post is for 10 sessions as a Specialty doctor in Community Paediatrics department based at Child and family centre, Axe Street, Barking. The post holder will be a GMC registered clinician responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise junior colleagues. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
The post holder will cover complex Paediatric Neuro-disability within the service (including cerebral palsy, Downs's syndrome, neurodevelopmental, chromosomal and genetic conditions and syndromes). They will also produce reports to contribute to statutory work including EHC plans, IHA plans, and CP medicals as required. Support and supervision will be provided as needed, dependent on experience.
About us
Why NELFT?
NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.
With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.
Details
Date posted
20 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
61,542 to 99,216 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-MED234-25
Job locations
79 Axe Street
Barking, Essex
IG11 7LX
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work alongside 4 substantive consultants, and a Specialty doctor in the department. There is a Named doctor for Safeguarding on the unit and a separate 0.5 WTE consultant in the Designated Safeguarding role who sits in the local CCG and provides supervision for Safeguarding to the Named Doctor in Redbridge. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work alongside 4 substantive consultants, and a Specialty doctor in the department. There is a Named doctor for Safeguarding on the unit and a separate 0.5 WTE consultant in the Designated Safeguarding role who sits in the local CCG and provides supervision for Safeguarding to the Named Doctor in Redbridge.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of neurodisability and neurodevelopmental pediatrics.
• Experience of examination of children where there are concerns of emotional, physical abuse and neglect
• Experience of neurodisability and neurodevelopmental pediatrics.
• Approved training in Child Protection / Safeguarding at Level 3 of the Intercollegiate guidelines
• Level 3 competencies in the Intercollegiate guidelines Knowledge, skills and competences for Looked After Children
• Working in multi-disciplinary team and with multi-agency partners

• oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice

• At least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics
• Experience in complex neurodisability

• Experience of neurodisability and neurodevelopmental pediatrics.
• Experience of examination of children where there are concerns of emotional, physical abuse and neglect
• Experience of neurodisability and neurodevelopmental pediatrics.
• Approved training in Child Protection / Safeguarding at Level 3 of the Intercollegiate guidelines
• Level 3 competencies in the Intercollegiate guidelines Knowledge, skills and competences for Looked After Children
• Working in multi-disciplinary team and with multi-agency partners

• oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice

• At least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics
• Experience in complex neurodisability