The closing date is 23 August 2026

Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 156-MS-8009184
Job locations: Truro, TR1 3LJ

Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant in Community Paediatrics (10 PAs) to join the Women and Children's Division at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team delivering services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive community paediatric service, working closely with acute colleagues and partner agencies in education, social care and the voluntary sector. The role involves delivering high-quality, child-centred care for children and young people with developmental, safeguarding and complex health needs. Responsibilities include safeguarding activity, neurodevelopmental pathways and multidisciplinary working, with scope to develop specialist interests aligned to service priorities.

Serving a diverse and geographically dispersed population, the Trust offers a unique and rewarding environment and is committed to clinical excellence, service development, education and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated clinician with strong communication skills, a commitment to partnership working and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people in Community Paediatrics.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive community paediatric service, including assessment, diagnosis and management of children with complex, chronic and neurodevelopmental conditions. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapy services, safeguarding teams and children in care services, to deliver integrated care pathways.

Responsibilities include safeguarding duties, participation in the safeguarding rota and contributing to statutory processes. The role involves delivering care across community clinics, special schools and multi-agency settings, and contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments and pathways in partnership with education and social care.

The post holder will share responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the Community Paediatrics service, ensuring high clinical standards. They will participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement, and support teaching and supervision of junior staff and students.

They will maintain CPD, engage in appraisal and revalidation, and work with external agencies including primary care, local authorities, education providers and the voluntary sector. The role includes contributing to service planning, pathway development and innovation, promoting equity of access and reducing health inequalities. Administrative duties and travel across Cornwall to deliver care in community settings are required.

About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

Job description
PENDING COLLEGE APPROVAL
Please refer to the attached full RCHT Job Description and Person Specification for all further details.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT or equivalent at time of scheduled interview.
• An appropriate higher Paediatric qualification

Desirable

• Completed GRID training in Community Child Health and or Paediatric Neurodisability.
• Previous Named or Designated Children in Care or Safeguarding roles.
• Higher degree or additional qualification (e.g. MD, MSc.
• Valid APLS and NLS

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Evidence of commitment and enthusiasm in community paediatrics
• Clinical training and experience in community paediatrics equivalent to that required for UK CCT

Desirable

• Experience working in NHS.
• Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service

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: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: RCHT, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Service Manager
Alison Birch
alison.birch2@nhs.net
07554867123