Consultant in Community Paediatrics

Are you an experienced Consultant Paediatrician looking to make a meaningful difference in community child health services? We are working with an established healthcare provider in a dynamic and supportive department, offering a fantastic opportunity for a Consultant in Community Paediatrics to join a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team. 

Role and Responsibilities

As a Consultant in Community Paediatrics, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, community-based paediatric services. You will manage a diverse caseload of children and young people with developmental, behavioural, and neurological needs, including those with complex health conditions and safeguarding concerns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical leadership in community paediatric clinics
• Managing cases involving neurodevelopmental assessments (including ASD and ADHD assessments)
• Participating in Looked After Children (LAC) assessments and Child Protection Medicals
• Working collaboratively with education, social care, and voluntary agencies
• Offering supervision and support to junior medical staff and trainees
• Participating in audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• Taking part in the on-call rota (non-acute), usually 1:6, covering child protection cases

This is a 10 PA job plan, typically including 8 DCC and 2 SPA sessions, with flexibility to accommodate interests and service needs.

The Hospital

We are working with a well-established healthcare provider delivering a wide range of community-based services. The Trust supports a comprehensive paediatric department with robust infrastructure and multidisciplinary collaboration. The department includes community paediatrics, school nursing, and specialist services for children with disabilities.

The team is composed of Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, and trainees, supported by administrative and specialist staff. Facilities include well-equipped outpatient clinics, access to diagnostic services, and shared digital health records ensuring continuity of care and integrated service delivery.

The Location

This role is based in a vibrant and family-friendly town with excellent amenities and access to beautiful countryside. The area is known for its welcoming community and outstanding local schools, making it a great choice for professionals relocating with families.

With a balanced mix of urban and rural life, the region offers something for everyone, from shopping centres and dining to scenic walking trails and outdoor activities. Strong transport links connect the area to major cities and airports, ensuring easy access to the wider region and beyond.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics (Community Child Health) via CCT, CESR, or equivalent
• Extensive experience in community paediatrics, including safeguarding, neurodevelopmental assessments, and LAC work
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills
• Commitment to clinical governance, teaching, and service improvement

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in leadership or management roles
• Evidence of academic contributions or interest in research
• Previous experience in service development or redesign

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

If you'e like to apply for this role or find out more information, please send your CV to apply@bdiresourcing.com or complete the form below to take the next step in your career. We look forward to hearing from you!