Visa Note
While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates, all applicants must confirm their visa/work permit eligibility directly with NELFT North East London Foundation Trust. The employer welcomes applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship, but final eligibility determination is subject to UK immigration regulations and employer assessment.
Job Overview
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Community Consultant Paediatrician & Named Doctor for Safeguarding to join our Havering Specialist Children Service based at the Acorn Centre in Romford. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified medical professional to make a significant impact on child health and safeguarding within our community. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
As a Community Consultant Paediatrician & Named Doctor for Safeguarding, you will work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing comprehensive care to babies, children and young people across Havering. Your role will involve providing senior medical support and guidance to the team while working directly with patients and their families. You will be expected to liaise appropriately with other external health providers and acute hospitals to ensure coordinated care.
Core Duties
Your responsibilities will include participating in the local Child Protection rota, supporting peers and team leaders, and being an effective team member. You will work alongside 4.2wte Consultant Paediatricians, 0.5wte Specialty Doctors, 1wte Senior Trainee, and 0.2wte GPvTS doctor within the service. Commitment to collaborative working is essential, including active support and liaison with other health and social professionals and agencies.
Benefits Package
NELFT offers an attractive benefits package including relocation expenses for eligible candidates. You will have access to comprehensive career development and training opportunities, fostering continuous professional growth. Our workplace culture is just and compassionate, with award-winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives that support all staff members.
Employee Support
We provide the Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme, along with Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges. Health and Wellness initiatives are available to promote employee wellbeing, complemented by 11 Staff Networks including parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network.
Why Choose NELFT?
NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people. 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.
Professional Development
Joining NELFT provides unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system. This post represents an opportunity to influence future direction, treatment, and models of design in the area in which you work, contributing to improved outcomes for children and families.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate that your values align with NELFT’s values. You should be innovative, motivated, and passionate about baby, children, and young people’s healthcare. Essential understanding of current developments in community paediatric care is required, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Essential Requirements
Candidates must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice and possess CCT or equivalent qualifications. You must be included in, or eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of obtaining CCST. At least 2 years’ experience in Community Child Health is essential, along with a proactive approach to safeguarding responsibilities.
Location and Working Pattern
This full-time, substantive position is based at the Acorn Centre, 306 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NH. The working pattern consists of 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 7.5:2.5) with no on-call duties required. The Acorn Centre provides modern facilities and a supportive working environment for our healthcare professionals.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
As the Named Doctor for Safeguarding, you will play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable children and young people. This includes participating in child protection procedures, providing expert medical advice to safeguarding teams, and contributing to the development of policies and practices that promote child welfare and safety.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification requirements. The closing date for applications is 30 December 2025, but please note that we reserve the right to close this advert at any time should we receive suitable applicants earlier.
Supporting Documents
If available, please include the JOB DESCRIPTION.pdf (PDF, 688 KB) with your application, which provides detailed information about the role and responsibilities. For further information about NELFT North East London Foundation Trust, please visit our website at https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. International candidates should verify their visa eligibility with the employer before applying. Ensure you have all required documents including proof of GMC registration, qualifications, and any relevant work experience certificates. Contact Olumide Adeotoye (Associate Medical Director) at [email protected] for any specific questions about the application process or visa sponsorship.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Equal Opportunities
NELFT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and actively promote a workplace that values diversity.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact Olumide Adeotoye (Associate Medical Director) via email at [email protected]. While a phone number is not provided, email inquiries will be responded to promptly during business hours. For general information about NELFT, please visit our website at https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/.
Privacy Notice
Please be aware that all applications will be processed in accordance with NELFT North East London Foundation Trust’s privacy notice, which can be found at http://jobs.nelft.nhs.uk/about/privacy. Your personal information will be handled securely and in compliance with data protection legislation.
Reference Number
The reference number for this position is 395-MED210-25. When applying, please ensure you reference this number to ensure your application is correctly processed. This reference should be used in all correspondence regarding this position.
Further Opportunities
NELFT regularly has opportunities for healthcare professionals at various career stages. If you are interested in this position but feel you may not meet all the requirements currently, we encourage you to explore other vacancies within our organisation or consider future opportunities as your qualifications and experience develop.
