We are seeking a Consultant Community Paediatrician to join our Autism Assessment team in West Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing services to children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and neuro-disabilities.

The post holder will be responsible for:

Assessments of children with neurodevelopmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and neuro-disabilities
Safeguarding children, looked after children, and school health
Special educational needs, teaching, and training
Providing expert advice to GPs and other healthcare professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment
Participating in multi-agency assessments and safeguarding strategy meetings

The post is a permanent, full-time position with a salary range of £113,565 to £150,569 per annum. The post holder will be based at one of our children's centres in West Hertfordshire, which have excellent facilities and host several disciplines.

We welcome informal visits to our friendly team in Watford, St Albans, and Hemel Hempstead.

Skills

Required

GMC registration
Specialist Register or within six months of CCT
MRCPCH or equivalent
Competent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training or equivalent
Valid basic life support training
Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Ability to work on own initiative
Time management and decision making skills
Good communication skills

Nice to have

Higher Medical Degree MSc, PhD in Paediatrics
Experience of working in NHS
Experience in using specific assessment tools such as ADOS/ADI / DISCO for communication disorders
Wider experience, research, and training in sub-specialty in community paediatrics
Training the Trainers' certification

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Skills

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