Consultant Community Paediatrician

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Consultant in Community Paediatrics based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment and contribute to community-based clinics. This role offers competitive compensation and an ideal location for outdoor pursuits and family life.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid medical license to practice.
• Experience in community paediatrics is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultations in community paediatrics.
• Lead and coordinate peripheral clinics.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Community Paediatrics experience

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialization in Paediatrics

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

Raigmore Hospital

Consultant in Community Paediatrics

Hours i.e. 10Pas/40 hours per week

£107,144 - £142,369 per annum pro rata

(Part-time applications will be considered)

We are currently looking to appoint a suitably qualified Consultant in Community Paediatrics.

The successful applicant will be based in Raigmore Hospital doing clinics in Inverness, in addition to a remit of peripheral clinics on the Isle of Skye.

We are a small and committed community paediatric team based in the beautiful Highlands region of Scotland. As a team we consist of 6 community paediatric consultants (4.4 WTE), 6 Associate specialists and ADHD specialist nursing team. We have close working relationships with CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and allied health professional colleagues. CAMHS, acute paediatrics and community paediatric outpatients and offices are all co-located at The Birnie Centre/Morven House within Raigmore Hospital campus. The community paediatric team have established multidisciplinary working relationships with multiple teams including specialist nursing teams, community children’s nursing team and visiting specialist consultants from main health boards in Scotland and this is central to the delivery of our paediatric services. We also have an excellent in-house administrative team.

The Highlands offer unparalleled opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as hill walking, golf and sailing, and an excellent quality of life. Inverness is a wonderful place to live and work, and an ideal place to raise a family, with local schooling of very high standards. The city has excellent shops, restaurants and Eden Court Theatre has a varied and exciting programme of cultural activities. Inverness is well connected by road, rail and air to major UK and European cities. Many of the team live in rural areas that offer rare, and much sought after, benefits for work-life balance.

Department Contact:

Adeela Hosenie, Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics ([e-mail])

Stuart McRitchie, Paediatric Business Manager ([e-mail])

Job reference:218002

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 7^th September 2025

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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