Job Description

Job Information

Date Opened


01/05/2026
Job Type


Full time
Industry


Health Care
City


Hereford
Country


United Kingdom
Zip/Postal Code


HR1
Number of Positions


1

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly motivated

Consultant Community Paediatrician

to join a multidisciplinary child health service in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will provide specialist care to children and young people with developmental, neurodisability, safeguarding, and complex health needs, working closely with families, education services, and social care partners.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consultant-level assessment and management of children with developmental delay, neurodevelopmental disorders, and complex medical needs Deliver community-based paediatric services, including clinics, multidisciplinary assessments, and care planning Contribute to safeguarding and child protection services, including medical assessments and case conferences Work collaboratively with education, social care, mental health, and allied health professionals Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and inter-agency reviews Support service development, audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities Supervise, mentor, and teach junior doctors, trainees, and allied healthcare professionals Participate in on-call or advisory rotas as required.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience at consultant or senior specialist level in Community Paediatrics or related paediatric specialty Medical degree with completed specialist training in Paediatrics GMC registration (preferred) -- candidates eligible for or in the process of GMC registration will also be considered Strong experience in neurodevelopmental paediatrics, safeguarding, and community child health Good understanding of UK child protection frameworks, NICE guidance, and evidence-based practice Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills Commitment to safeguarding, continuous professional development, and family-centred care. Willing to relocate in the United Kingdom.


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