Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Consultant in Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine (10PA's). This is an exciting opportunity for a substantive consultant(s) based within the Paediatric Department at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant(s) will join a multi-disciplinary team delivering a new Children and Young People's Gender Service (East of England).
Main duties of the job
This role is suited to a paediatrician with expertise in developmental and community paediatrics and/or adolescent health, a strong ethic of reflective practice and a passion for multi-disciplinary team working.
The Cass Review into gender services for children and young people has recommended that staff should maintain a broad clinical perspective by working across related NHS services in order to embed the care of children and young people with gender-related distress within a broader child and adolescent health context.
In order to facilitate this, we encourage part-time applications from staff already working in other NHS or community paediatric services. We can also work with successful candidates applying for full-time roles to agree a job plan that includes a mix of gender service activity and activity in another clinical or allied areas within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, for example safeguarding, general paediatrics, medical education.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Details
Date posted 30 December 2025
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Consultant
Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 180-CON-5263
Job locations Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0QQ
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Score 1-5
Standards Essential
* Score 1-5
Professionalism Essential
* Score 1-5
Clinical Skills Essential
* Score 1-5
Specialty Specific Skills Essential
* Score 1-5
Clinical Governance Essential
* Score 1-5
Communication Skills Essential
* Score 1-5
Personal Skills Essential
* Score 1-5
Understanding of the NHS Essential
* Score 1-5
Professional Development Essential
* Score 1-5
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0QQ
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk
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