Consultant Community Paediatrician
Applications are invited for two Consultant Community Paediatrician posts – one full‑time (18 sessions per week) and one 8‑session per week – based at University Hospital Llandough Children’s Centre and St David’s Hospital Children’s Centre. These substantive posts offer an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team within the Children, Young People & Family Health Services Directorate.
Job Overview
Post holders will provide clinical input to a range of community paediatric services across Cardiff and the Vale, including assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions, neurodisability, and atypical development. The role includes contributing to safeguarding medical assessments and multi‑agency safeguarding work.
The service operates locality‑based Consultant‑led teams and works closely with colleagues in education, social care, CAMHS and the third sector. Clinics are delivered in children’s centres, special schools, and community settings. The role also involves participation in the safeguarding service week rota – in hours only.
Qualifications
* On the GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date (Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application).
* MRCP or MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
* Higher degree such as MSc, MD or other higher degree.
* Relevant diplomas: DCH, DCCH, MBA or other.
Experience
* 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics.
* 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including 3 years in Paediatrics.
* Experience in Safeguarding.
* Experience in other areas relevant to child health (e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health).
Skills
* Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working.
* Effective communication skills.
* Knowledge of Child Protection, Safeguarding, Mental Health Act and Capacity Act.
* Holistic assessment of patients.
* Additional abilities in one or more areas of speciality.
Clinical Governance
* Participation in clinical audit and understanding of audit in improving practice.
* Engagement with appraisal and revalidation.
Research
* Critical evaluation of published research evidence to inform practice.
* Active research interests.
Teaching
* Teaching medical students and junior doctors.
* Familiarity with problem‑based learning approaches.
* Commitment to teaching across all disciplines.
Management
* Effective leadership skills.
* Previous management experience of Service Development.
Salary
£110,240 – £160,951 per annum (pro‑rata as applicable).
Legal and Equal Opportunities Statement
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is committed to equal opportunities and flexible working. The Board prohibits smoking across all premises.
Contact for More Information
For inquiries, contact the Health Board’s Medical / Dental Resourcing Department; please ensure your application includes up to date references.
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