Associate Specialist – Developmental Paediatrics

Job Introduction

Are you ready to take on an exciting new role in a supportive and innovative environment?

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Specialist in Developmental Paediatrics to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care for children, young people, and families across Surrey.

This newly developed role, created following the recommissioning of Surrey Children’s Community Services, offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop the future of the Developmental Paediatric Service and its pathways.

As part of the Surrey Developmental Paediatric Service, you will work in a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development in specialist fields.

You’ll share responsibilities across all aspects of Developmental Paediatrics with experienced colleagues and bring relevant expertise in managing neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism.

We welcome applicants with a subspecialty interest, as the job plan can be tailored to align with your strengths and the department's needs. To be eligible, you must possess a CCT in Paediatrics at the time of appointment.

Base Location:

Your clinical work will be based in one of Surrey's four quadrants, with flexibility to discuss the exact location based on availability and your preferences. As a flexible-first employer, HCRG Care Group supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.

Join us and play a pivotal role in transforming health and care services for children and young people in Surrey.

We welcome Part-time applications too!

Main Responsibility

Clinical Care:

• Conduct developmental paediatric clinics, including medical assessments for SEND, school medicals, safeguarding concerns, and Looked After Children, ensuring timely reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for assessments, treatment, and follow-up care.
  
  

Supervision and Training:

• Provide clinical supervision, peer support, and training for trainees, specialty doctors, and other staff.
  
  

Governance and Service Development:

• Participate in audits, clinical governance, and service development discussions.
• Contribute to achieving organisational objectives and ensure compliance with infection control, risk management, and confidentiality policies.
  
  

Professional Development:

• Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including internal and external study leave, and participate in annual appraisals covering the full scope of practice.
  
  

Operational Duties:

• Cover for colleagues during leave or short-term sickness and assist in management tasks as needed.
• Adhere to organisational policies and professional obligations, ensuring high-quality and safe care delivery.
  
  

Job Plan:

The job plan, reviewed annually, will include:

• Direct Clinical Care (DCC): Clinical activities, administration, safeguarding, peer review, and supervision.
• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): CPD, audits, teaching, and service development.
  
  

Managerial Relationships:

• Report to the Director of Developmental Paediatrics and work within a structured operational hierarchy.
• Receive administrative support from dedicated staff with a named contact point.
  
  

For a full list of responsibilities please see attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• UK recognised medical degree
• Current full GMC registration
• Current work permit (if appropriate)
• Evidence of training in all aspects of child protection assessment (including level 3 training) and health assessments (further training and supervision in assessment of child sexual abuse can be provided in post)
• Knowledge and understanding of Multi- Disciplinary, inter-professional practice to include primary care and social services
• Good evidence of involvement in all aspects of clinical governance
  
  

Desirable

• MSc /diploma in community child health or relevant subject
• CCT in Community Child Health
• MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent
• Higher specialist training in Developmental Paediatrics
• Trained in standardised autism assessment e.g. use of ADOS, 3Di, ADI.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs procedures, health service responsibilities and proposed changes to SEND. Published research or audit Experience of delivering training to other professionals
  
  

Other requirements: Car driver with own car insured for business use

For a full list of requirements please see attached job description

Package Description Why Join Us as an Associate Specialist in Developmental Paediatrics?

Step into a role that values your expertise while offering unparalleled support for your professional and personal well-being. With a competitive salary of £52,530 - £82,400 (Medical and Dental: SAS Payscale) and access to the NHS Pension, this position is designed to reward your dedication and skills.

You’ll benefit from exclusive perks such as:

• Financial Savings: Discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers for special moments through My Reward Hub .
• Flexible Pay Access: Get your wages as you earn them, avoiding financial stress during life’s emergencies.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive online and face-to-face resources for mental and physical health, career coaching, counselling, and post-trauma assistance.
• Continuous Development: Access bespoke career pathways, eLearning, and ongoing CPD opportunities through our ‘Outstanding’ learning team, The Learning Enterprise .
• Innovative Environment: Work within an open culture that values your ideas, supported by £100,000 annually in innovation funding to help you shape the future of health and care.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team with a proven track record of high-quality care, with most services rated as “Good” or “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission.
• Thoughtful Extras: Enjoy free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location – because the little things matter too.
  
  

Make a difference while working in an organisation where your contributions are valued, supported, and celebrated. Be part of changing lives by transforming health and care.

About The Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

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