Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8217135-RL4
Job locations: Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH, United Kingdom

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

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full GMC registration.
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.

Desirable

• Higher degree, eg MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatric

Experience
Essential

• Able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training.
• Experience of working with children with developmental delay and disability
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
• Experience working in NHS
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training

Desirable

• Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable)
• Experience of adoption and fostering
• Experience of child protection medicals
• Experience of initial health assessments for LAC
• Experience of social communication pathway/autism
• Valid APLS and NLS

Knowledge
Essential

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Good communication skills, including communicating difficult news
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge and clinical application of SEND agenda
• Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director/Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Lisa Redfern
lisa.redfern@mft.nhs.uk
01615370402

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.