Locum Consultant Community Paediatrics

NHS Medical \& Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area
Community Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical \& Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
3 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Part time \- 16 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
343\-LCON\-224
Site
Epsom Hospital
Town
Epsom
Salary
£113,565 \- £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/10/2026 23:59
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Job overview

Applications are invited for a 4 PA Community Consultant Paediatrician at Epsom General Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, to help deliver our service in the north of Surrey. The post is a fixed term contract to manage capacity within the neurodevelopmental service. The post will be based at Epsom General Hospital

The post holder will deliver community paediatric clinics.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:

The post holder will deliver community clinics including neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioural clinics. The clinics will be held at Epsom General Hospital within the children’s outpatient department.

Specific Duties of this post:

Specifically, the role will include:

• developmental assessment in all paediatric age groups including assessment of autism (such as objective assessment like ADOS)


• assessment and management of specific neurodevelopmental conditions

Working for our organisation

*St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).*

*After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021\. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000\-strong workforce.*

*At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.*

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

1\. To, at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.

2\. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3\. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.

4\. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5\. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).

6\. To participate in the Trust’s Statutory \& Mandatory training programme.

7\. To be responsible for the clinical management of out\-patients under your care.

8\. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC


• Entry on to the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT


• Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research


• SPIN module in Community Paediatrics/Neurodisability

Skills

Essential criteria

• High standard of clinical skill in Paediatrics and experience of Neurodisability


• Experience in the assessment and management of Developmental disorders, Social Communication Disorders including Autistic spectrum disorders


• To have substantial clinical experience of the health needs of Children Looked After

Desirable criteria

• Have proven negotiating and leadership skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to contribute to change management on completion of CCT

Desirable criteria

• Publications in peer reviewed journals


• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E: krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

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References

Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre\-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

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