Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Community Child Health and ADHD. This 8.5 PA substantive post is based at North Devon (Barnstaple) with opportunities for undergraduate teaching, education and research.

The successful candidate will assess and manage children with ADHD, autism and neurodevelopmental conditions, lead a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatrics with interest in community child health.
• Experience in ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and service development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage children and young people with ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Contribute to service development and leadership within the MDT.
• Deliver high-quality clinical service with no inpatient or on-call commitments.
• Involvement with undergraduate teaching, education and research.

Job description

Vacancies Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health

Role Summary

Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Community Child Health and ADHD

Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Community Child Health and ADHD. This is an 8.5 PA substantive post.

About the Role

The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and management of children and young people with ADHD, autism and a range of neurodevelopmental conditions. While primarily responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service, the postholder will also be expected to contribute actively to service development and leadership alongside the wider multidisciplinary and management teams.

There are no inpatient or on-call commitments associated with this post.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (North Devon site) serves a population of approximately 185,000 people across Northern Devon and provides a range of acute, specialist and community services. The close association with the University of Exeter Medical School offers excellent opportunities for involvement in undergraduate teaching, education and research.

The North Devon site is based in Barnstaple, situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty with easy access to the coasts and countryside of both Devon and Cornwall. The area benefits from good road, rail and air transport links, offering an excellent quality of life and work-life balance.

Interview Date:30th November 2026

For further information please contact:Dr Helen Chaplin, Consultant Community Paediatrician and Lead for the Paediatric ADHD Service, via [e-mail] or on 01271 311853.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health

• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-360-14606
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 12 November, 2026
• Job Category Medical
• Staff Group Medical & Dental