Visa Information
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The NHS welcomes skilled healthcare professionals from around the world to join their teams and make a difference to patients’ lives.
About the Position
We are seeking a Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics to join our Community Paediatric Service at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in Community Paediatrics and be expected to deliver appropriate subspecialty care in Neurodevelopmental medicine.
Company Overview
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will be a senior non-Consultant member of the Community Paediatric Service. Working autonomously, this Specialist grade doctor will take responsibility for the patients under their care and be able to manage a full range of presentations within the Service. The successful candidate will undertake independent outpatient clinics and cover the on-call in hours rota.
Service Aims
The service aims to ensure that the health needs of children within Central Cheshire are met, so that every child attains his/her potential. We identify, as early as possible, any children with special needs, so that relevant services and support are given to minimise the effect of the problem. We provide a timely and comprehensive service.
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must hold Full Registration with the GMC and a Licence to Practise. A Primary Medical Degree is required, along with a minimum of 12 years’ medical work since obtaining the qualification, with at least six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) is considered desirable for this position.
Essential Experience
Considerable experience in Community Paediatrics is essential, along with completion of a Basic Life support course. Applicants must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
Training and Professional Development
The successful candidate will be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post. They will undertake statutory and mandatory training as deemed appropriate by the Trust.
Leadership and Teamwork
The post holder will be expected to provide leadership/direction within the specialty and deliver a team approach to care through the establishment of explicit lines of communication. They will participate in multidisciplinary forums to ensure that patients receive care appropriate to their needs.
Quality Improvement
The successful candidate will have knowledge, interest and commitment to quality improvement, with knowledge of quality improvement techniques and involvement in projects. They will demonstrate active engagement with clinical audit and an awareness of current subspecialty developments, initiatives, and issues.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Applicants should have an appreciation of the significance and use of research, with the ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. While not essential, experience of research methodology and evidence of having undertaken original research would be beneficial.
Communication and Personal Attributes
Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their carer and relatives, and with colleagues of all disciplines. Personal attributes include the ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively, energy and enthusiasm, and the ability to work under pressure.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 01 January 2026. International applicants should ensure they have the necessary visa eligibility before applying, as this position offers a certificate of sponsorship.
International Applicant Information
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. 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.
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.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact Dr Naomi Jayatilake (Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics) at [email protected] or by phone at 01606704605.
Employer Website
For more information about Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/
Privacy Notice
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice is available at https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/information-for-patients/confidentiality/staff-privacy-notice/
Supporting Documents
The job description document ‘Specialist in Community Paediatrics – Neurodevelopment.pdf’ (PDF, 344 KB) provides further information regarding the clinical duties and responsibilities.
Equal Opportunities
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The Trust is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment for all staff.
