Consultant Paediatrician, Neurodisability & Community Health

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician focused on Community Child Health, particularly in Neurodisability. The role requires a candidate with CCT in Paediatrics, contributing to child protection and teamwork across disciplines. This position is vital for delivering quality care and has specific responsibilities in service development, teaching, and management. The Trust supports training, flexible working, and values diversity in applications.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to training and career progression

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess full GMC registration and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Experience in supervising junior medical staff is essential.
• Evidence of organizational and management skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Join the existing team of community child health and neurodisability paediatric consultants.
• Contribute to child protection and acute general paediatric rota.
• Lead role based on interests and expertise.

Skills

Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice

Experience in quality improvement measures

Child protection medical examination expertise

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach to service delivery

Education

Primary medical qualification

Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

CCT or equivalent in paediatrics

Job description

A local NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician focused on Community Child Health, particularly in Neurodisability. The role requires a candidate with CCT in Paediatrics, contributing to child protection and teamwork across disciplines. This position is vital for delivering quality care and has specific responsibilities in service development, teaching, and management. The Trust supports training, flexible working, and values diversity in applications.