Community Consultant Paediatrician
We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.
Job Details
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term – 2 years
Hours: Full-time – 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 7.5:2.5)
On Call: None
Location: Gifford House, Thurrock Community Hospital, Long Lane, Grays, RM16 2PX
Qualifications Needed
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
CCT or equivalent
Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST
Success Criteria
Values in line with NELFT’s values
Innovative, motivated, and passionate about baby, children, and young people health care
Essential understanding of current developments in community paediatric care
Team player
Responsibilities
Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to babies, children and young people across South West Essex
Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team
Work directly with babies, children and young people, and their families and liaise as appropriate with other external health providers and acute hospitals
Participate in the local Child Protection rota
Support peers and team leader, and be an effective team member whilst allowing them to work with their own initiative
Work alongside 5wte Consultant Paediatricians, 3.8wte Specialist Grade Doctors, and 1wte Specialty Doctor within the service
Commit to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies
NELFT Benefits
Relocation expenses
Career Development and training
Just & Compassionate Culture
Award winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme
Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellness initiatives
11 Staff Networks including parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network to name a few
Retail Discounts
Flexible working and agile working
Cycle to work scheme
Why NELFT?
NELFT is an award‑winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence‑based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.
This advert closes on Saturday 28 Feb 2026
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