Consultant Community Paediatrician

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a consultant for community paediatrics. The role involves delivering holistic care for children with developmental disorders, collaborating with various professionals, and conducting assessments for children in care. Applicants should have a CCT/CCST in community paediatrics and experience in general paediatrics.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Experience in General Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurodevelopment.
• Independently responsible clinical care of complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, multidisciplinary care to children with developmental disorders.
• Collaborate with community nurses and therapists.
• Conduct Initial Health Assessments for Children in Care.

Skills

Child protection/safeguarding

Disability and neurodevelopmental paediatrics

Effective communication

Comprehensive assessment skills

Teamwork

Education

CCT/CCST in community paediatrics

MRCP or MRCPCH

Job description

Job Summary

Nominal base either Bishop Auckland Hospital or Darlington Memorial Hospital, to be discussed with the successful candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of dynamic and experienced community paediatricians in an active and progressive department at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The role includes direct clinical activity along with opportunities for clinical leadership development, education, training and clinical research.

There may also be an opportunity, pending your interests, to explore a mix of Gen Paed acute and Community Paediatrics job plans.

The post holder will provide consultant input into the child development and Neurodevelopmental service, and conduct Initial Health Assessments for Children in Care.

We would also welcome applications from Associate Specialists who wish to progress a career within community paediatrics.

Main Duties

• Maintain high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Teach and train within the multidisciplinary service.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity.
• Engage in continuing medical education.

About Us

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland. Care is also delivered from community hospitals in Chester‑Le‑Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community‑based settings and patients’ homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.

Full job descriptions can be found in the supporting documents.

Job Location

Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD.

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX.

Salary & Contract

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (YC72 Pay Scale pro rata).

Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time or Part‑time.

Reference number: C9439‑25‑0205.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with a dedicated team of community and developmental paediatric consultants to deliver holistic, multi‑disciplinary care to children with developmental disorders and complex health needs.
• Collaborate with specialist community nurses, paediatric therapists and child psychologists.
• Liaise with primary care, education (including health advice for Special Education Needs and Disability assessment) and social services to deliver care.
• Support statutory services such as Children in Care Initial Health assessments, and safeguard assessments of physical injuries and neglect.
• Contribute to service development, departmental clinical governance and annual appraisals towards GMC revalidation.
• Participate in postgraduate training and support paediatric trainees.
• Potentially undertake the role of Designated Doctor for Children in Care, accountable to NHS North East & North Cumbria ICB (if personal specification met).

Person Specification

Statutory Registration (Essential)

• Full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council, or eligibility if currently working overseas.

Special Requirements (Essential)

• Exceptional practitioner with ambition for self, team and service.
• Membership of relevant professional groups.
• Active involvement in continuing professional development.
• Flexible, adaptable, thorough and resilient.
• Understanding of equality and diversity within the workforce.
• Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications (Essential)

• CCT/CCST or equivalent accreditation in community paediatrics, or equivalent training and experience.
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent.
• On specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at interview time.
• Approved Level 3 training in child protection/safeguarding and competencies for children in care.
• PET Level 3 training or SPIN in epilepsy.

Desirable

• Sheffield neurodisability diploma or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of previous experience in epilepsy clinics.
• Experience in neuro‑disability or neuro‑development clinics for complex conditions.
• Specialist experience/training in particular areas of CCH practice.
• Attendance at recognised teaching courses.
• Publications or presentations at national/international level.
• Research experience and interest.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in General Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurodevelopment/epilepsy.
• Relevant higher specialist training or evidence of equivalent competencies.
• Independently responsible clinical care of complex patients.
• Teaching experience across various settings.
• Audit/QIP experience and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Special Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience in disability and neurodevelopmental paediatrics.
• Experience or willingness to conduct initial health assessments for children in care.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Comprehensive assessment skills with psychosocial knowledge.
• Management of child epilepsy at second‑tier level.
• Advocacy for children in any forum.
• Leadership ability to drive change in multidisciplinary contexts.
• Time management, resilience, adaptability and reflection skills.
• High‑level IT skills.
• Knowledge of recognised tools for developmental disorder assessment.
• Understanding of multi‑agency working for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and children in care.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as these groups are currently under‑represented.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm the absence of prior convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX.