Consultant Community Paediatrician

Wye Valley NHS Trust; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A health trust in Herefordshire seeks a Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health. This role involves providing care for children and families, focusing on autism and other neurodevelopmental issues. Flexible working hours, including part-time options, are available. Successful applicants may also take on leadership roles. Join a dedicated team advancing child health services.

Qualifications

• Essential Community Child Health background.
• Interest in autism/neurodevelopment required.
• Leadership roles may be available for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children and families in Herefordshire.
• Lead peripheral clinics in county special schools.
• Develop special interests on the job.

Skills

Experience in autism/neurodevelopment

Leadership roles

Knowledge of neurodisability

Understanding of ADHD

Safeguarding experience

Education

Medical degree

Specialisation in Paediatrics

Job description

Overview

As part of an expansion of the service, we wish to appoint a Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health. Wye Valley NHS Trust is committed to providing first class care to the children and families of Herefordshire.

The post is based at the Child Development Centre in Hereford city, with potential peripheral clinics in county special schools. A good general Community Child Health background is essential; we are particularly looking to recruit a paediatrician with an interest and experience in autism/neurodevelopment. Other special interests to complement the team (e.g., neurodisability, ADHD, safeguarding) are welcomed and there is opportunity for on-the-job development of special interests. Successful applicants may have leadership roles. Applicants wishing to work less than full time are welcome to apply, with flexible options such as condensed working hours (e.g., 40 hours over 4 days) and/or some remote working considered. There is no on-call commitment with this post.

AAC Date – 15th December 2025 – Subject to Royal College sign off.

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