Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant
Community Paediatrician, based in beautiful Worcestershire. The post is offered as a substantive role at
10PAs per week though consideration will be given to candidates looking for a
more flexible approach. The Community
Paediatric Service operates Monday to Friday, predominantly between the hours
of 9am to 5pm, there is no on-call commitment with this role.
If you would like to join our friendly team, with a
commitment to putting children and families at the heart of our service and
priding ourselves in providing outstanding care to our patients, we can offer
resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility,
continual professional development, and a wide range of wellbeing initiatives
and support.
Interviews are scheduled for 14th Janaury 2026.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the
right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager details on the top
right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
The Community Paediatrics team supports
children and families across Worcestershire.
The post-holder will have
responsibility for providing direct paediatric care to patients assigned to
him/her and assuring a collaborative approach to treatment planning.
The Community
Paediatricians within our team have a number of clinical responsibilities.
Currently these include management of children and young people with
developmental delay, neurodevelopmental concerns, Neurodisability and epilepsy
(for those attending special school). Hearing loss aetiology clinics are also
offered. Community Paediatricians provide medical advice for the EHCP process
for children under their care. Initial health assessments are offered for
children in care and medical input into adoption services is provided as well
as participation in child death review. Paediatricians also support
safeguarding processes but do not undertake child protection medical
examination.
Applications are welcomed from
candidates with an interest in any of these areas.
The post-holder will
provide paediatric leadership to the multidisciplinary team and liaise with
other agencies where necessary.
Participation in teaching, clinical audit, quality assurance programmes
and clinical governance is encouraged.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
- Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel and health requirements of the job.
- Flexibility to respond to change and drive forward service improvements.
- Willingness to train & develop staff.
- Willingness to engage with patients and carers to develop excellent services.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Has achieved the competencies relating
- to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics.
- Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training, usually 5 years higher specialist training, including 3 years in Community Child Health
- Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
- Safeguarding to at least level 3 competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT in Community Child Health or evidence appropriate level 3 competencies have been acquired
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree.
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
- Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel and health requirements of the job.
- Flexibility to respond to change and drive forward service improvements.
- Willingness to train & develop staff.
- Willingness to engage with patients and carers to develop excellent services.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Has achieved the competencies relating
- to General Paediatric Training, usually after 2 years of General Professional Training in Paediatrics.
- Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training, usually 5 years higher specialist training, including 3 years in Community Child Health
- Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
- Safeguarding to at least level 3 competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT in Community Child Health or evidence appropriate level 3 competencies have been acquired
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree.
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
