Job Summary
As part of an expansion of the service, we wish to appoint a Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health. Wye Valley NHS Trust is committed to providing first‑class care to the children and families of Herefordshire.
The post is based at the Child Development Centre in Hereford with peripheral clinics in the county’s special schools. A strong background in Community Child Health and interest in autism/neuro‑development are essential. Other special interests such as neuro‑disability, ADHD and safeguarding are welcomed, with opportunities for on‑the‑job development and leadership roles.
Applicants wishing to work less than full time are welcome to apply. Flexible options such as condensed hours (e.g. 40 hours over four days) and limited remote working will be considered. There is no on‑call commitment with this post. AAC Date – 15th December 2025 – Subject to Royal College sign‑off.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical responsibilities adjusted to meet expertise and may include:
* Provision of clinics for Statutory Health Assessments for Children in Care
* Provision of neuro‑developmental clinics and completion of ASD assessments
* Provision of clinics in one of the county’s special needs schools
* Provision of general clinics
* Provision of clinics to provide medical advice to education
* Equal admin to clinical time is allocated (e.g. a four‑hour clinic will have four hours of admin timetabled)
* SPA allocation of 1.5 PA per week with possibility of additional time, up to 2.5 PA for specific responsibilities
* 1 PA of DCC to be agreed within the job plan per week to cover activities as required, e.g.:
* Multi‑agency meetings (Team around the Child; child protection conferences, etc.)
* Nursery and school visits
* Multidisciplinary meetings for children with complex needs
* Any clinical admin undertaken as a result of delivering any of the above clinical activities
About Us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys, operating Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross‑on‑Wye. The post holder will travel between sites. We are a progressive, forward‑looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaboration with partners to deliver the care we would want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust – a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of rural Herefordshire. We offer a great work‑life balance and a tradition of supporting staff to achieve their potential. Our values – Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence – are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time, all the time.
Details
* Date posted: 17 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 229‑SD‑GT‑7407873
* Job location: Child Development Centre, Ross Road, Hereford, HR2 7RL
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further detailed information regarding the role.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the department and chat informally with staff. They are invited to contact:
Dr Lesley Peers, Consultant Paediatrician, Clinical Director Paediatrics, 01432 364145
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications (Essential)
* Full registration with the General Medical Council
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Entry on Specialist Register in Community Child Health via CCT or CESR, or within six months of obtaining Specialist Registration (at the date of interview)
* Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
Education & Qualifications (Desirable)
* Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
* DCH, DCCH, or other relevant diplomas
Experience & Knowledge (Essential)
* Wide experience, knowledge and skills in Paediatrics.
* Training and experience in paediatrics (minimum 5 years at middle grade level)
* Knowledge of child protection and experience in managing child abuse and neglect
* Level 3 or higher formal training in Child Safeguarding within the last 12 months
* Knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Framework
* Knowledge of the health needs and statutory framework for Children Looked After
* Knowledge and experience undertaking Neurodevelopmental Assessments including Autism
* IT skills and competency to work within health digital systems
* Up to date Basic Life Support training
Experience & Knowledge (Desirable)
* Experience or training in child mental health, Looked After Children services, EHCP, ASD
* Experience working in Community Paediatrics
* Experience of Named Doctor for Children Looked After role
* Membership of appropriate professional societies, i.e. BACCH, BACD, BAAF, etc.
Management (Essential)
* Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice
* Understanding of clinical risk management
* Ability to mentor staff
* Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement. Willingness to lead service developments
Management (Desirable)
* Formal management training
* Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
* Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role
Audit/Quality Improvement (Essential)
* Experience of writing and developing clinical guidelines and applying them in clinical practice
* Commitment to development and adherence to departmental guidelines and protocols
* Recent evidence of participation in clinical audit
Audit/Quality Improvement (Desirable)
* Formal audit training
Research (Essential)
* Willingness to participate in research
Research (Desirable)
* Demonstrate ability to design and complete a research project
* Publications and national presentations
* GCP Training
Teaching (Essential)
* Evidence of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in a variety of settings
Teaching (Desirable)
* Completed teaching courses/training/qualification
Communication Skills & Abilities (Essential)
* Communication skills (ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate & counsel families in difficult circumstances) including clear written and spoken English
* Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and share administrative responsibilities
* Ability to develop good working relationships as part of a team
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Willingness to adapt to service requirements
Communication Skills & Abilities (Desirable)
* Experience of working within multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours (Essential)
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other Requirements Specific to the Role (Essential)
* Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any prior convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Child Development Centre
Ross Road
Hereford, HR2 7RL
Website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/
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