Locum Consultant in Community Paediatrics & Paediatric Neurodisability

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Locum Consultant in Community Paediatrics & Paediatric Neurodisability

Are you an experienced and dedicated Paediatrician looking for your next rewarding role? We are seeking an accomplished professional to join our Community Paediatrics and Neurodisability Team as a part-time locum consultant.

You will be based at either Centenary House or Ryegate Children's Centre, with clinics at additional locations like Northern General Hospital and Sheffield Children's Hospital.

The Community Paediatric department includes 8 Consultants, 5 Specialty Doctors, and Community Paediatric Trainees (core & grid), providing a range of services for children and young people.

About You

Relevant training and experience in Community Paediatrics and/or Paediatric Neurodisability.

A strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional development within a supportive environment, and if you're keen to make a difference to the lives of our children and young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Director, Medicine Care Group, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the children and young people with developmental difficulties, disabilities, and complex vulnerabilities such as ASD, and ADHD.
• You will have ongoing responsibility for patient care and department operations.
• You will provide out-patient assessments and ongoing care to children and young people.
• You will work with a collaborative team, providing high quality care and support for children, young people, and their families.

Contribute to high quality, family centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Support the development and delivery of services for children with complex needs.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

This role has been assigned the occupation code 2212 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part time roles and Band 2 roles

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at . Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Qualifications and Training

• MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
• Capable of working at Consultant level in Community Child Health
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, or other higher degree e.g. Sheffield Neurodisability MSc
• DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
• CCT or equivalent in community paediatrics or paediatric neurodisability

Experience

• Achieved competencies relating to General Paediatric training (typically via General Professional Training in Paediatrics).
• Demonstrated competencies equivalent to Higher Specialist Paediatric Training in Community Child Health.
• Experience of multi disciplinary and multi agency working.
• Experience in the diagnosis and management of autism, ADHD and continence issues
• Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Heath, e.g. Paediatric Neurodisability

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work independently at consultant level
• Evidence of competence in and contribution to clinical audit and clinical governance
• Effective time management and administration skills
• Evidence of achievement of level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
• Thorough understanding of clinical governance and risk
• Education qualification, specific training in education, supervision and/or appraisal
• Experience in teaching/training colleagues from other disciplines/agencies

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to lead service developments

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

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.

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