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ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.Job OverviewWe are looking to recruit a Consultant to our Community Paediatric team in Newham for 2026This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team within a multidisciplinary Community Child Health service in East London:Consultant Community Paediatrician (up to 10PA)- the post will have a neuro-disability focus with clinics in neuro-development, motor disorders/ complex needs and Autism spectrum Condition. Will be lead for the Complex needs pathway.Main duties of the jobThe Postholders Will Be Expected To Work Within The Multidisciplinary Team To Provide a Comprehensive Community Paediatric Service Within Specialist Children & Young People’s Services And Will Include Responsibilities In The Following Areas:(i) Clinical activities: a. Consultant clinics and related administrative work b. Triage of referrals and supervision as “Consultant of the Day” including Child protection d. MDT clinical discussions or meetings e. Any clinical patient-related meetings(ii) Teaching: a. To contribute to departmental teaching b. To contribute to teaching of medical students particularly in relation to community child health services(iii) Management and leadership: a. Clinical Supervision b. Clinical governance c. Management supervision d. Pathway development and leadership in complex needs(iv) Audit, Quality Improvement and Service DevelopmentWorking for our organisationEast London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is recognised as a centre of excellence for innovation and improvement, and the postholder would be working within Specialist Children and Young People’s Services (SCYPS). We are committed to improving the health and well-being of babies, children and young people in Newham and North East London. Partnership, quality improvement and evidence-based research and practice remains at the heart of our service delivery so that we can provide the best possible care, and ensure our patients achieve the best possible outcomes. East London NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as “Outstanding” following CQC inspections in 2016, 2018 and again in 2021. The Trust is committed to pursuing equity, patient participation and staff engagement. Making the Trust an excellent place to work is one of our key priorities. Our staff are our most prized asset and we are committed to improve the working lives of our staff across all services and teams. We strongly believe in supporting all staff to develop and grow, and have a strong professional development and lifelong learning ethos, linked to a commitment to clinical supervision and appraisal processes.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFurther details about the posts are detailed in the Job Descriptions and person specification attached.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Current full UK GMC registration and Licence to PractiseMRCPCH or equivalentDesirable criteria Postgraduate degree in related child health or medical speciality, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD DCH, MBA or other diploma or higher degree in a relevant fieldProfessional trainingEssential CriteriaEntry on GMC specialist register or will be within 6 month so CCT at interviewAt least 2 years Higher Specialist Training or equivalent clinical experience in Community PaediatricsAt least 2 years General Professional Training in PaediatricsDesirable criteria SPIN or Diploma in Paediatric NeurodisabilityClinical KnowledgeEssential Criteria Extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team Experience in assessing and managing children with complex needs Competent in management of common general paediatric problems – acute and chronic Up to date with Level 3 competences in Safeguarding Children Competent in supervision of Child Protection Medical Assessments Experience working in partnership with Education, Social Care and other stakeholdersValid BLS trainingDesirable criteria Specialist experience in Paediatric Neurology or other areas of related Community Child Health practice Experience in other areas relevant to child health, eg. child mental health, obstetrics, public health, general practiceExperince in tone mangement in cerebral Palsy Competent use of Griffiths III or other similar developmental assessment tool Training in use of an autism diagnostic assessment tools,Medical mangementEssential Criteria has acted as clinical supervisor for trainees and/or specialty drsDesirable criteria Experience in clinical leadership of a multidisciplinary team experince as Educational supervisor Completed a recognised medical management course Has the ability and experience to undertake medical appraisalsHas experience in: – NHS complaint handling – Critical incident reporting – Staff appraisal – Risk managementexperince of working in Published research projectPatient SafetyEssential Criteria Has a record of completed audit projects, service development work Has record of involvemnet in Quality Improvement projectsDesirable criteria Has experience in co-production and collaboration with service users Has undertaken Quality Improvement trainingCommunication and interpersonal skillEssential Criteria Good written communication on application formDesirable criteriaevidence of work to champion diversity, equity and inclusion at workEssential CriteriaPersonal or other skills application shows , breadth of thinking and initiative Enthusiastic and motivatedMaking Things BetterQuality Improvement is a key part of our work to improve our services and refine how we do things. We have a global reputation for our quality improvement work and we don’t stand still! So we offer a fantastic opportunity for our staff to learn, lead and contribute towards improving our services.We launched our Five Year Strategy in April 2018, which identified four main strategic outcomes to improve: population health outcomes, experience of care, staff experience and improve value. This complements the NHS Long Term Strategy and sets out our direction of travel.Our CommunityWe provide a wide range of community health and mental health inpatient services to children, young people, adults of working age, and older adults in The City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Bedfordshire and Luton. We also provide psychological therapy services to the London Borough of Richmond, and provide Forensic services to the whole of North East London. We provide services in urban and rural settings, sometimes in our inpatient units, but mostly in the community close to where people live. Integrated care is key in making the best use of resources and providing effective care.Aiming HighWe were rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC in 2016, were proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ again in 2018 and continue to be rated ‘Outstanding’ in 2021. We were named in the HSJ’s Top 10 best places to work in healthcare and were voted Provider Trust of the Year in 2018.Staff and Service Users UnitedWe strive to ensure that staff feel valued by the Trust and as they are truly pivotal in delivering better outcomes for our patients and service users. Our aspiration is to help to make ELFT the best place to work. This Trust is clinician-led and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services. We pride ourselves on our service user involvement. A service user will be on your assessment centre and interview panel if you are invited to meet us.We especially welcome people with lived experience of health difficulties, with insight and understanding of different backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles in our population as we believe that this will equip staff to deliver a high standard of care to our service users and patients.DiversityELFT Is committed to being a diverse organisation and our workforce is reflective of the population and communities we serve. We believe that having colleagues with a range of backgrounds and life experiences enriches and adds value to the outcomes we have set out to achieve. Having partnered and endorsed by organisations who are representative and experts in various areas of equality and diversity, we can ensure we are meeting the pre-set standards all the way from recruitment stage throughout the career journey of our employees by being accessible, having fair inclusive practices and a host of staff networks to support, nurture and celebrate our valued staff in the workplace.Other Reasons To ApplyAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.As part of the relocation scheme we presently have, the Trust could support you with offering up to £10,000 for removal and associated expenses. This is subject to change and terms and conditions apply.AI in applicationsIf you use AI or other tools to assist in writing your job application, make sure you add your own personal touch especially in the supporting information section. AI can make writing easier, but it doesn’t fully understand the position you’re applying for and might generate false or misleading information. Applications written only by AI often sound generic and may not show your real skills, knowledge, or experience. It’s important to write your supporting statement in your own words. East London NHS Foundation Trust does not recommend relying only on AI, as it could negatively impact on your chance of success in the application process.We carefully check applications to make sure no one has an unfair advantage, and we verify all references. At the interview, you’ll be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure everything in your application is accurate. Please remember that using AI during the interview is not allowed.What Next?If you like the sound of ELFT, don’t waste a moment. We sometimes close adverts early if there is a high response, so apply now!As part of our recruitment process we may be required to share information you provide on the application form with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) and/or other organisations for the purpose of the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of fraud or any other unlawful activity affecting the NHS. We also use third party providers to check and verify your qualifications who may be contacting you on our behalf to verify the same..If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.Find us online at www.elft.nhs.uk | Find us on Facebook | Follow us on @NHS_ELFT
