COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS SPECIALTY DOCTOR (BARKING) | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Barking, Essex, IG11 7LX |
| Company: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7362998/395-MED235-25 |
Summary
COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS SPECIALTY DOCTOR
(BARKING)
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.
Job Details:
Salary
£61,542 - £99,216 per annum (Pro-Rata)
Contract
Fixed Term Post - 12 months
Hours
Full-time: 10 Programmed Activities
On call
None
Location
79 Axe Street, Barking, 1G11 7LZ
The post is for 10 sessions as a Specialty doctor in Community Paediatrics department based at Child and family centre, Axe Street, Barking. The post holder will be a GMC registered clinician responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise junior colleagues. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
JOB DESCRIPTION PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL
The post holder will work alongside 4 substantive consultants, and a Specialty doctor in the department. There is a Named doctor for Safeguarding on the unit and a separate 0.5 WTE consultant in the Designated Safeguarding role who sits in the local CCG and provides supervision for Safeguarding to the Named Doctor in Redbridge.
The Specialty Doctor will work closely with paediatric colleagues and multidisciplinary team to assess, manage, plan and deliver care to an integrated model. The post holder will be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise medical students and trainees as appropriate. They will have a commitment to collaborative working with patients, and carers and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies. Specialty doctors will be encouraged and supported to develop their skills and access further training as part of their career progression. They will be encouraged to engage in Quality Improvement activities and undertake QI projects.
Why NELFT?
NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.
With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.
The Specialty Doctor will work closely with paediatric colleagues and multidisciplinary team to assess, manage, plan and deliver care to an integrated model. The post holder will be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise medical students and trainees as appropriate. They will have a commitment to collaborative working with patients, and carers and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies. Specialty doctors will be encouraged and supported to develop their skills and access further training as part of their career progression. They will be encouraged to engage in Quality Improvement activities and undertake QI projects.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025