# Consultant in Community Paediatrics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-community-paediatrics/8716557b-7057-4542-8720-d8245d508ef4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-community-paediatrics/8716557b-7057-4542-8720-d8245d508ef4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Warwick Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** Dependent on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T10:11:36.348Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Warwick/South_Warwickshire_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Paediatrics/Community_Paediatrics-v8249367 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8249367?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body and participate in appraisal and revalidation processes. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions and organisations The appointee will be expected to take part in the teaching rota and share responsibility for educational supervision, training and professional development of the junior medical staff. The successful applicant will have the support of a medical secretarial team. He/she will have a computer and access to E-mail, the Intranet and Internet and have access to office accommodation in South Warwickshire. Remote access facilities will also be available. To take an active part in teaching, training and supervision of undergraduates, post-graduates and multi-disciplinary team. To contribute to the management of clinical service and service development. To contribute to the research and development of the department. To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 535.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10575834) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.