Locum Community Consultant Paediatrician

NHS; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Rugby seeks a Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician to contribute to services for children with complex health needs. The role involves assessments, treatment, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a relevant higher degree and full GMC registration, with commitments including child protection responsibilities and the opportunity for leadership in service development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Capability to consult at the Community Child Health level.
• CCT or equivalent in Community Child Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant assessment and treatment for chronic paediatric conditions.
• Manage referrals from various healthcare professionals.
• Participate in child protection assessments and medical consultations.

Skills

Consultant level expertise in Community Child Health

Experience with complex paediatric conditions

Child protection knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBCHB or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent

Higher degree in Paediatrics (MSc, MD, or PhD)

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician with relevant expertise to complement our clinical team and contribute to the dynamic delivery of services in Warwickshire. The post will be to support pathways of working with children with neurodevelopmental needs and there is an opportunity for an enthusiastic paediatrician to undertake the role of Named Doctor for our Children in Care following notice of retirement. This is a 10 PA job though applicants wishing to work more flexibly or job share should apply.

The closing date is 05 October 2025

We are seeking a colleague who has the relevant experience and is motivated to support and lead service developments in line with their specialist interest to deliver the highest quality care, in an integrated manner to children, young people and families referred to our services. There is a strong commitment to ensure that arrangements are equitable and effective within the community service provision. There is ample opportunity to develop a special interest and take on leadership roles should the successful applicant wish to do so within service needs. You will also actively contribute to the development of services for children within the organisation and integrated care system in the local region.

Main duties of the job

The Community paediatric team in Warwickshire is a countywide team of doctors, based by locality who strive to deliver the highest standards of care to children and their families within the community, closer to home. The team provide specialist assessment and continuing holistic care for children and young people with long-term and often complex health conditions/disability and manage particularly vulnerable children. The team undertake statutory medical assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans, Looked after Children and non-acute child protection assessments referred from local authorities and agencies.

Multidisciplinary and interagency working will form a significant part of the role. The team work cohesively with members of the Family Health Division within South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust as well as with primary care, CAMHS and colleagues in other local acute hospital and regional tertiary units. We provide services in partnership with the local authority and many other organisations to meet the health needs of our communities.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

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We appreciate you completing the survey.

Job responsibilities

Clinical commitments:

Paediatric Clinics: To provide appropriate consultant assessment, treatment and advice in general chronic and complex paediatric conditions, child development, neuro-disability, child protection and complex behavioural concerns. Referrals are received from a wide range of resources including hospital and community health professionals and other agencies. Clinics are booked accordingly to locally agreed templates that are responsive to local and family needs.

Special School Clinic: To assess and manage referrals from school nurse and teachers; in addition to the above referrers. Clinics are booked accordingly to locally agreed templates that are responsive to local and family needs.

To meet all statutory duties for children in Warwickshire within appropriate timescales, including medical reports for Education Health and Care plans and looked after children health assessments;

Participate in Child Protection responsibilities including medical assessments of Warwickshire children referred for possible abuse or neglect. Assessments for suspected sexual abuse are through the Regional West Midlands Paediatric Sexual Assault service.

Participate in Telephone consultations with parents/guardians of children with complex health needs.

Person Specification

Academic achievements

• MBCHB or equivalent obtained through examination
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD or PhD in Paediatrics

Professional Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health.
• CCT or equivalent in subspecialty of Community Child Health

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.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Dependent on Experience