Consultant Community Paediatrician Combined

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate within the Multidisciplinary Integrated Service at the Moor Lane Centre, including joint assessments, MDT reviews, hip surveillance, special school reviews, development of care pathways, and transitions.
• Provide medical advice to the Local SEND according to statutory legislation and guidance for children with special educational needs.
• Provide clinical supervision for junior medical staff based within the Integrated Service. This clinic-based work includes face-to-face and virtual assessments for new and review cases presenting with developmental concerns accepted through our single point of access (ITAC). Assessments consider possible diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Disorders, and Globally Impaired Developmental Profile.
• Work includes assessment and ongoing management of children and young people with complex neuro-developmental needs including movement disorders and genetic conditions as part of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Oversee and manage the Multidisciplinary team — coordinate and plan MDT meetings including Transition and Early Years focus with allied professional teams; help coordinate hip surveillance; carry out Special School reviews; lead on development of care pathways including transitions.
• Assess for Autism Spectrum Disorder as part of ASD assessment pathways. Work closely with colleagues in speech and language therapy and education following National Guidance for multidisciplinary assessment.

Development and staff wellbeing:
Our growth and personal happiness matter. We are committed to fostering professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. We provide tools and opportunities to succeed and actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation.

Wellbeing and resources:
We offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and other support and activities.

Recognition and rewards:
We acknowledge our teams through weekly shoutouts, patient feedback, and monthly and annual awards.

Please see the Job Description for full responsibilities and further information on the post. For specific visits and queries, contact Dr Alison Pearce. AAC is provisionally in March or April 2026. The JD is with the Royal College for approval.

Shortlisting:
You will be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are shortlisted. Please check your Trac-registered e-mail regularly.

DBS:
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. If this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. All employees have safeguarding responsibilities relevant to their role.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers opportunities to grow your career across hospital and community settings in south London. We are proud of our achievements, including an Outstanding rating from the CQC for overall quality and leadership. Our values include Compassionate, Inclusive, Collaborative, and Inspiring, which guide behaviours across the organisation.