Job summary
Applications are invited for two full-time Consultant Community Paediatrician posts based at University Hospital Llandough Children's Centre and St David's Hospital Children's Centre, joining a well-established, experienced team.
The service operates locality-based, Consultant-led teams and works closely with colleagues in education, social care, CAMHS and the third sector. Clinics are delivered in children's centres, special schools, and community settings.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Although these posts are full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £110,240 per annum to £160,951 per annum.
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will work as part of a Consultant-led team to deliver high-quality community paediatric care across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Clinical responsibilities include the assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions (including autism, ADHD, and global developmental delay), complex disability, and safeguarding concerns.
Work will be carried out across a range of sites, including children's centres, special schools, and other community settings. The role involves active participation in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working, supporting coordinated care through collaboration with education, social care, CAMHS, and third-sector partners.
Each post includes participation in the safeguarding service week rota and contribution to the out-of-hours safeguarding medical rota. The structure and frequency of this rota is currently under review. When not undertaking safeguarding responsibilities, the post holders will contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments and fulfil statutory responsibilities under the Children Act and the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice for Wales.
Additional duties include teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, engagement in clinical governance, quality improvement, and participation in continuing professional development, audit, and service development in line with Health Board and departmental priorities.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date (note that Portfolio Pathway Applicants must be on the Specialist Register at point of application.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD (post graduate) or PhD in paediatrics
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
Experience
Essential
- Two years general professional training in Paediatrics
- Five years higher specialist training, including three years in Paediatrics
- Experience in Safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
- Strong consultation skills
- Knowledge of Child Protection, Safeguarding, Mental Health Act and Capacity Act
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research evidence to inform clinical practice
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date (note that Portfolio Pathway Applicants must be on the Specialist Register at point of application.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD (post graduate) or PhD in paediatrics
- DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
Experience
Essential
- Two years general professional training in Paediatrics
- Five years higher specialist training, including three years in Paediatrics
- Experience in Safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
- Strong consultation skills
- Knowledge of Child Protection, Safeguarding, Mental Health Act and Capacity Act
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research evidence to inform clinical practice
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
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).
