Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for x 2 Specialty Doctors to join our vibrant community paediactric team in Bexley.



The post holder's will be part of Oxleas Bexley Community Health Services, community paediatric medical team aiming to deliver a high-quality community child health service to children and families.



The post holder's will have an interest in safeguarding or be encouraged to develop one or more areas of special clinical interests. Roles and responsibilities in the department are flexible and are usually rotated between the team.



1. The post holder's may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites in line with service needs including the provision of cover where necessary.



2. The post holder's must at all times carry out her/his responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunity Policy.



3. The post holder's will be expected to be capable of assessing children referred to our service and seen in secondary clinics with appropriate training and support.

4. Job Limitations:

at no time should the post holder work at a level outside their level of competence. Any concerns should be discussed immediately with the line manager. All staff have a responsibility to inform those supervising their duties, it they are not competent to perform a duty.



5. This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Priorities may change in line with service needs and new duties introduced after consultation with the post holder's.



At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.



Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts.



"We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it's a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it's a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people's lives."



Ify Okocha



Chief Executive



Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics



1. To undertake developmental assessments of preschool children as required and prepare reports.



2. To carry out other medical and neurodevelopmental assessments on primary and secondary school children where appropriate, including initial medicals for ADHD and ASD prior to referring to the ADHD and ASD Teams. To acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct assessments for ASD and ADHD, as well as to manage ADHD and melatonin medication effectively.



3. To contribute to the reviews of children with complex needs, including transition arrangements, and to assist in the early identification of needs with liaison with appropriate agencies.



4. To participate in multidisciplinary and multiagency discussion and planning meetings. To participate in the multidisciplinary team and carry out multidisciplinary assessments as indicated.