Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria Full registration with the GMC MB ChB or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date Desirable criteria Higher degree (MD/PhD) Experience Essential criteria Has achieved the competencies relating to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total) Experience of team working Desirable criteria Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health e.g. paediatric neurodisability including assessment and management of children with social communication disorders, child mental health, public health Evidence of standardised training in child development and neurodisbility tools e.g. ADOS, Griffiths Experience of working with looked-after, and children being considered for adoption Experience of working as a medical advisor for adoption panels Experience of working at strategic level Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Excellent communication skills – both oral and written. Effective teaching skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff. Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions Desirable criteria Educational qualification or working towards. Computer and IT skills