Medical Advisor for Adoption and Fostering | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

To undertake the role of Medical Advisor for Adoption and/or Fostering in Brent as part of a multidisciplinary service that provides integrated support for children and young people who may be vulnerable and require additional support. Specific responsibilities of the post are outlined in the next section.

This job description covers both Medical Advisor roles; however, the roles may also be undertaken separately.

We will consider applications from individuals who wish to undertake either one or both roles. Based on recent activity levels, the Medical Advisor for Adoption role equates to approximately 8.2 programmed activities (PAs) per month, and the Medical Advisor for Fostering role equates to approximately 6.75 PAs per month.

These allocations may be subject to change through contractual variation with Local Authority commissioners, depending on fluctuations in the number of children and young people (CYP) requiring input.

Medical Advisor for Adoption:
• Provide timely written health reports for children being considered for adoption/permanency.
• Advise the Agency Decision Maker (ADM) and adoption panel on medical matters relating to children and prospective adopters.
• Review and comment on health assessments for children with adoption care plans.
• Assess and advise on current and future health risks for children and adopters, including support needs.
• Support preparation of permanence reports and court reports relating to adoption proceedings.
• Offer health advice on intercountry adoption and wider adoption processes.
• Contribute to identifying adoption support needs and post-placement support.
• Work collaboratively with adoption agencies, partner organisations, and health professionals to support children’s health needs.
• Attend adoption panels and provide specialist medical input.

Medical Advisor for Fostering:
• Review and comment on Adult Health forms for foster carers, kinship carers, connected persons carers, Special Guardians, and private foster carers.
• Advise and attend Local Authority fostering panels.
• Work closely with safeguarding teams and professionals supporting looked after children to ensure high-quality clinical services.
• Monitor and support service quality through audit and oversight.
• Maintain strong working relationships with paediatricians, CAMHS, primary care, health visitors, 0–19 services, and other specialist professionals involved in children’s care.

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment,alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

This advert closes on Monday 15 Jun 2026