Community Paediatrician - Autism Pathway

Job Title: Community Paediatrician – Autism Pathway.
Location: London
Contract Type: Insourcing – Fixed-Term (30 Weeks initially)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Flexible (Full or Part-Time Options Considered)
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Community Paediatrician to support our Autism (ASD) assessment service as part of an insourcing contract. This 30-week fixed-term role is focused on helping reduce waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments within the community paediatrics pathway.

You will be working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely, high-quality autism assessments and diagnostic decision-making. Clinics will be based at a single site with full administrative and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive developmental and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people referred for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making in line with NICE guidelines.
• Liaise with families, schools, and partner agencies as part of the assessment and feedback process.
• Provide clear clinical documentation and contribute to EHCP and post-diagnostic support planning where needed.
• Support the service in maintaining compliance with quality standards and reducing backlog in a timely manner.

Essential Requirements:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics (or within 6 months of CCT).
• Proven experience in neurodevelopmental assessments within community paediatrics, with a particular focus on Autism.
• Knowledge of relevant diagnostic tools (e.g., ADOS, 3Di, or equivalent – training provided where necessary).
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong communication, report writing, and team-working skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates with prompt, weekly payment.
• Flexible working – full or part-time sessions considered.
• Single-site delivery with admin and clinical support provided.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on reducing ASD waiting times.
• Professional, supportive contract management and onboarding.

To Apply:

If you're an experienced Community Paediatrician looking for flexible contract work, we want to hear from you!

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