Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics. This full-time role involves clinical leadership and collaboration with a dynamic team to enhance service delivery. Candidates are expected to have GMC registration, relevant qualifications, and experience supervising junior staff. The post offers an opportunity to shape new services for vulnerable children in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and MRCPCH or equivalent; on the GMC Specialist Register in paediatrics.
• Experience supervising junior doctors; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Supervise and train undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Participate in CPD and audit within the department.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Child safeguarding advocacy

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Education

GMC registration and MRCPCH or equivalent

Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD)

Job description

Overview

We are expanding the service within the Department of Developmental Paediatrics based in Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics to expand the service offer and to reduce waiting times across our catchment area. The department is undergoing change and modernisation, and the post provides an opportunity to help shape the new service, particularly with the new Alder Hey Children’s Hospital site and the development of a Neuro Developmental Centre. Although the post is full time, part‑time or job share arrangements can be considered. The Consultant will have the opportunity to develop the service further and provide clinical leadership within the Team. The appointee will join a dynamic and forward‑thinking team of 17 Consultants, seven SAS doctors working in Neuro-disability and Neurodevelopment, social and educational paediatrics covering North Mersey (Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton). The Complex Neurodisability service cares for children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other neuro-genetic syndromes, neuromuscular disorders, progressive neurological conditions and neurodevelopmental problems requiring investigation.

Main duties

It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). Increases beyond 1.5 SPA can be negotiated by mutual agreement following annual job planning reviews. The post holder will share with the Developmental Paediatric Patch Team clinical responsibility for referrals from Primary Care, other Consultants within the Trust, Child Mental Health and Social Services/Education, allowing for flexibility according to the skills of the successful applicant.

About us

As one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust treats everything from common illnesses to highly complex conditions. In addition to the main site, paediatric services are offered at community sites with clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. The trust provides specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children’s medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are recognised as a world leader in children’s healthcare and research, contribute to public health, lead cutting‑edge research and teach the next generation of specialists. Our Innovation Hub provides a space for clinicians and industry to develop new products and technologies. We aim to look after a child and their family, including mums, dads, brothers and sisters, in addition to the child’s care.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 411-COM-25-7273488-A

Job locations: Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities for the successful candidate include clinical work related to:

• Vulnerable children and children looked after
• Developmental delay
• Assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders
• Assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and ASD (working jointly with ADHD/ASD services)
• Behavioural problems and assessment of underlying developmental etiologies
• Joint multidisciplinary spasticity management clinics
• Complex care clinics in special schools
• Joint work with LD teams and CAMHS and development of pathways to improve access to services
• Development of pathways and protocols to improve care for children with complex needs
• Support for follow‑up services for high‑risk infants with adverse perinatal events

Teaching & Academic role:

• Participate in teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates; provide clinical and educational supervision
• Offer training in child development to health personnel and partner agencies
• Develop research interests in their area of expertise

Managerial responsibilities:

• Supervise junior staff
• Participate in departmental and Local Authority meetings related to strategic planning
• Take an active role in service review and development with fellow Consultants

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance:

• Participate in CPD with available financial support
• Initiate and undertake appropriate audits within the department
• Participate in the clinical governance programme

The community Paediatrics team provides safeguarding services; the clinician may be given an opportunity to support safeguarding if this is an area of interest, with adjustments in the job plan as appropriate.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable

• GMC registration and MRCPCH or equivalent; on the GMC Specialist Register with UK CCT or equivalent in paediatric specialty (General Paediatrics CCTs may demonstrate equivalent experience). Level 3 Child Safeguarding training and valid BLS.
• Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of complex patients; teaching and supervision experience; audit and governance experience; strong communication and organisational skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work with multiagency partners.
• Experience of supervising junior doctors; ability to advocate for children; leadership and time management skills; IT literacy and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD, DCH, DCCH, MBA) or relevant postgraduate qualification; valid APLS and NLS
• Experience in other areas of child health; specialist experience in child protection; ability to work unsupervised and make decisions; demonstrated teaching experience

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants may require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK; see UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP

Website: alderhey.nhs.uk