Consultant Community Paediatrician
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Consultant Community Paediatrician
The closing date is 11 November 2026
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.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
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;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
798-8401105
Job locations
Covercroft Centre
Colman Road
Droitwich
WR9 8QU
United Kingdom
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
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 (Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application)
- 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 (Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application)
- 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Covercroft Centre
Colman Road
Droitwich
WR9 8QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Covercroft Centre
Colman Road
Droitwich
WR9 8QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Clare Morgans
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
798-8401105
Job locations
Covercroft Centre
Colman Road
Droitwich
WR9 8QU
United Kingdom
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