Consultant in Community Paediatrics: Sponsorship Available

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Community Paediatrician with relevant expertise to complement our clinical team and contribute to the dynamic delivery of services in Warwickshire. A new post has been created to support pathways of working with children with neurodevelopmental needs These are up to 10 PA jobs though applicants wishing to work more flexibly or job share should apply.

Direct line management will be by Clinical Lead Community Paediatrics, Dr Vaishali Desai and Ms Naomi Leonard General Manager, Family Division. The post holder will have an office base in either the North or South Warwickshire, according to clinical commitments.

Main duties of the job

In Paediatric Clinics the successful candidate will 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with General Medical Council
  • MRCPCH or equivalent obtained through examination.
  • Inclusion in GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of (CCT)
  • Portfolio Pathway (Formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
  • APLS Provider (current)
  • NLS Provider (current)

Desirable

  • Further Higher Degree/ Qualification
  • APLS Instructor

Experience

Essential

  • Paediatric Specialty Training
  • Competence in Practical skills in Neonatology
  • Training and experience in general Paediatrics (minimum 3 years at Middle Grade level or equivalent)
  • Neonatal on calls must have been undertaken during part of last 3 years of Paediatric Specialty Training
  • Experience in the management of alleged ‘child abuse’ and working with other agencies to safeguard. children
  • Level 3 Safeguarding Training
  • Ability to resuscitate critically ill children and neonates
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance

Academic Achievement

Essential

  • Ability to undertake Audit and implement necessary change
  • Attendance at Training the trainer course
  • Good Clinical Practice Training

Desirable

  • Peer-reviewed publications
  • Attendance at Management Course

Disposition

Essential

  • Child Centered approach
  • Enthusiasm for developing services
  • Good communication skills and efficient time management
  • Able to work as a member of a team

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).

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

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