Consultant Community Paediatrian

We are seeking an enthusiastic consultant paediatrician with expertise in community child health to help deliver a highly-regarded service for children in Manchester.

This is a 10 PA post and applicants are strongly advised that we require a doctor able to work 10 PAs.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, forward looking and well established team of Consultant Community Paediatricians providing citywide community paediatric services across Manchester. The service works closely with other community health services including community children's nursing, health visiting, school nursing, and physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy. It provides services in partnership with acute hospital services, the local authority, voluntary organisations and other agencies that provide health and social care to meet the health needs of local communities.

The Community Paediatric Service is part of the Division of Manchester Children's Community Health in the Manchester Local Care Organisation, which is part of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Community Paediatric Service provides a citywide community paediatric service from an office base near Manchester city centre.

Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration -MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies.

The post holder will provide a paediatric service to children living in Manchester including: assessment of children with developmental delay and disability; medical input into a specialist primary school;assessment of looked after children and children protection. Also, preparation of statutory reports for Social Services and Special Educational Needs and Disability; and attendance at review and planning meetings as required.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading.

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