Consultant in Community Paediatrics

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley seeks a substantive Community Paediatric Consultant to join their dynamic team at New Street Health Centre. The role focuses on Neurodisability clinics, Health Assessments for looked-after children, and Multi‑disciplinary assessments. The Trust encourages a work-life balance with flexible working patterns and is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants. Join a trusted organization that values sustainable growth and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Neurodisability clinics and Initial Health Assessments for looked‑after children.
• Perform Multi‑disciplinary assessments for children with social communication difficulties.
• Engage closely with Local Authority, 0‑19 service, therapists, and other agencies.

Job description

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is delighted to be looking to appoint a substantive Community Paediatric Consultant to join our well‑respected and dynamic team based in New Street Health Centre.

Sub‑specialty interest and hybrid working patterns to facilitate well‑being and work‑life balance will be considered and encouraged.

This 0.7 WTE post includes Neurodisability clinics, Initial Health Assessments for looked‑after children and Multi‑disciplinary assessments for children with social communication difficulties. The team works closely with Local Authority, 0‑19 service, therapists and other agencies.

The team of community Paediatricians conduct locality clinics in different areas of Barnsley. The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high‑performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a "we can do this" attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.