Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment conditions including development delay, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly intake meeting to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team.

Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team.

The post holder is expected to be available to advise social services and the police on safeguarding matters for west Hertfordshire. The post holder is expected to advise and attend safeguarding strategy meetings, case conferences and reviews, particularly if directly involved in the care of the child being discussed including completion of section 17 reports on children seen.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.

The post holder should hold a full, valid, UK driving license and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Qualifications & Clinical Experience

Essential

• Registered with GMC (Full)
• On the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of appointment
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Competent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training or equivalent
• Valid basic life support training

Desirable

• A higher Medical Degree MSc, PhD in Paediatrics
• Experience of working in NHS

Academic

Essential

• Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training.
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary trainees

Desirable

• Experience in using specific assessment tools such as ADOS/ADI / DISCO for communication disorders, Griffith's neurodevelopment assessment, Paediatric neurology aspects of neuro disability.
• Wider experience, research, and training in sub-specialty in community paediatrics
• Training the Trainers' certification

Knowledge and Skill

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and or understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
• Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
• Knowledge of risk management, appraisal review process, etc.
• Ability to work on own initiative, time management and decision making skills
• Good communication skills, including communicating bad news

Desirable

• Knowledge of annual job planning

Management

Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Understanding of medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement

Desirable

• Evidence of motivational skill, leadership attributes and experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Able to prioritise and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and staff at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.
• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
• Able to drive to meet the requirements of the post

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).