Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Child Mental Health

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Child Mental Health

The closing date is 16 June 2026

We are excited to advertise for a Consultant General Paediatrician with an interest in Child Mental Health to join our General Paediatric Team at RMCH. The post will include acute General Paediatric Duties and 2 PA's providing General Paediatric support to Manchester, Salford and Trafford CAMHS and The MFT Community Eating Disorders Service. The successful applicant will be one of 2 General Paediatricians with a special interest in Child Mental Health within a thriving General Paediatrics Department.

Main duties of the job

The post will be for 10 PA's per week with 8.5 PA's Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PA's Supporting Professional Activities consistent with other consultants within the trust. The exact detail of the job plan will be finalised with the successful candidate.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state of the art facilities and cutting edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Qualifications and experience

• MBChB or equivalent
• Completion of higher specialist training in paediatric medicine with relevant experience/qualifications in managing paediatrics. Must be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
• Clinical experience, interest and enthusiasm in looking after Children and Young People with Mental Health Problems
• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of teaching junior medical staff
• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Experience of Audit
• Publications in peer reviewed journals or demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust
• Research interests relating to paediatrics
• Significant Experience or special interest (SPIN) training in managing paediatric mental health

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.