Consultant in Community Paediatrics

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Community Paediatrics, focused on neurodevelopmental disorders and leading clinical care delivery for children. Responsibilities include conducting outpatient clinics, developing care plans, and collaborating with statutory authorities. The role requires registration with the GMC and membership in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. A supportive environment with a commitment to professional development is offered.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice scheme with discounted gym memberships

Access to a lease car and vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Excellent wellbeing support, including in-house counselling service

Teaching opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general community paediatrics outpatient clinics.
• Develop care plans and treatment formulations.
• Lead in clinical care delivery for children.

Skills

General community paediatrics

Developmental assessment

Liaison with statutory authorities

Evidence-based treatment

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Consultant in Community Paediatrics

The closing date is 11 December 2025

This post is a newly created role as a Consultant in Community Paediatrics, with a special interest in Neurodevelopmental disorders. The post holder will contribute to specialist clinics for neurodevelopmental disorders. This role includes the assessment for children with suspected Autism and contribution to the wider pre-school age MDT.

The Trust provides community physical health services to children and young people in Coventry. The children's physical health services rest within a newly formed Children’s Directorate which includes children’s community physical health services, CAMHS and CAMHS learning disability services. Children's services and the Community Paediatric service work closely with other providers and agencies across Coventry and Warwickshire to provide health care that works as seamlessly as possible for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

The role includes general community paediatrics outpatient clinics, child developmental assessment including assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions and health promotion.

You will be responsible for care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness which includes the liaison with statutory authorities regarding SEND, CIC, child protection and child death in accordance with holistic care and best practice.

You will join the consultant team in the leadership of the directorate in the delivery of clinical care of children, and be an active part in the ongoing service transformation which will include the development of new integrated clinical pathways.

The post holder will have a role within the team for assessment of referrals, with attendance at triage meetings and or individual triage.

About us

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

We have a clear focus on inclusivity with one of the most diverse boards in the country, have staff networks that meet regularly, and an excellent wellbeing offer for all who work for us.

There are lots of benefits to joining CWPT. Here is just a snapshot:

• Salary sacrifice scheme with discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and savings on home and electronics
• Access to a lease car and vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Coaching and mentoring, shadowing, and reciprocal mentoring
• Excellent wellbeing support, including in-house counselling service, wellbeing guides, and 24-hour confidential helpline
• Staff networks and support groups
• Teaching opportunities
• Bespoke research and innovation department closely linked to local universities, and leading national studies on trauma, psychosis and autism

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached supporting information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.

Person Specification

No additional specifications provided in the original description.

Other

• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of obtaining CCT.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust