Job summary
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Consultant Community Paediatrician to join our Child Health team. This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, with potential for ongoing substantive funding. The post is 0.6 WTE (6 PAs), offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality community paediatric services across Torbay and South Devon
We are looking for applicants with Community Child Health experience and/or RCPCH GRID training in CCH or equivalent, who are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families, and are prepared to embrace the challenges set forth in the NHS 10-Year Plan to shift care into communities and improve prevention of ill health.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Paediatric team at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a range of community and acute colleagues in a vibrant, collegiate and forward-thinking department that serves the unique coastal and rural populations of Torbay and South Devon. We face some unique demographic and geographical challenges, with high levels of poverty, Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and children facing multiple adversities growing up.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, and complex behavioural needs.
Undertake statutory medical assessments for children in care and contribute to safeguarding processes.
Supervise and support the Community Paediatrics GRID trainee, contributing to their educational development and clinical training.
About us
Why Work With Us
We are a team that values:- Supporting one another while learning and growing professionally- Providing safe, high-quality healthcare at the right time, in the right place to support the children of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full- A shared vision of support and empowerment- Feeling like you are making a difference every day
Work life balance is important to us as a team and supporting the family around the consultant. We would be happy to share our local knowledge and help forge links in the community for those coming from outside the area
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including health, education, social care, local authorities, and voluntary sector organisations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and joint assessments with community partners.
Deliver outpatient clinics across community settings, including child development centres and special schools.
Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in peer review, audit, and continuing professional development activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including health, education, social care, local authorities, and voluntary sector organisations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and joint assessments with community partners.
Deliver outpatient clinics across community settings, including child development centres and special schools.
Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in peer review, audit, and continuing professional development activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Up to date Level 3 Child Protection Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- To have achieved CCT in paediatrics or can provide evidence that they are within 6 months of the CCT date at the time of interview and is expected to achieve CCT.
- Completion of RCPCH Community Child Health GRID training
- Extensive experience in community paediatrics
- Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, and statutory responsibilities
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
- Commitment to providing general holistic care.
- Can operate both individually in decision making and as part of a team
Desirable
- Additional or relevant qualifications, subspecialities or experience in safeguarding, looked after children, complex conditions, neurodiversity integrated physical and mental health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Up to date Level 3 Child Protection Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- To have achieved CCT in paediatrics or can provide evidence that they are within 6 months of the CCT date at the time of interview and is expected to achieve CCT.
- Completion of RCPCH Community Child Health GRID training
- Extensive experience in community paediatrics
- Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, and statutory responsibilities
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
- Commitment to providing general holistic care.
- Can operate both individually in decision making and as part of a team
Desirable
- Additional or relevant qualifications, subspecialities or experience in safeguarding, looked after children, complex conditions, neurodiversity integrated physical and mental health.
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).
