Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 four-hour sessions per week) Job ref 812-26-CD-CCP Site Peace Children's Centre Town Watford Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/ :59 Interview date 05/11/2026 Job overview
Come and be at the Heart of our Community. Have you got exceptional clinical skills to support children and young people in West Hertfordshire? HCT are advertising for a Consultant Community Paediatrician to be part of the Autism Assessment team. The Community Paediatricians provide services to children and young people in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas. This is a 10 programme activity post with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The post holder will be based at one of the three children’s centres in West Hertfordshire. All centres have excellent facilities and host several disciplines. There is multiagency working within the department including assessment of autism. There are close working relationships with both Acute Paediatrics Services and CAMHS. There are strong links with Hertfordshire County Council, Social Services and Education Department. *Proposed Interview date: 5th November 2026* HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so. Main duties of the job
The responsibilities will include: Assessments of children with neurodevelopment conditions, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities. Special educational needs, teaching and training. This post holder will have shared lead for neuro-disability and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency / multidisciplinary assessments. The Children’s Specialist Services Medical Team in West Hertfordshire consists of 18.5 Consultants and SAS Community Paediatricians, working across the three child development centres. They are supported by Specialist and Speciality grade doctors, and one resident doctor in rotation. This new post in theAutism Assessment Team is an integral part of the Neurodiversity Pathway and links to the wider Community Paediatric Medical team. Other services in the Neurodiversity Pathway are the Sensory Processing Service and the Hertfordshire NHS CYP Neurodiversity Single Referral Service. The Community Medical Team works closely with therapy, community nursing and continuing care teams. We welcome informal visits to our friendly team in Watford, St Albans & Hemel Hempstead. Working for our organisation
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds. We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide services to children with neurodevelopment conditions including development delay, autism, ADHD and neuro-disabilities within the wider child development team, and where appropriate, participating in multi-agency assessments. All referrals of children are discussed in the weekly ‘intake meeting’ to identify the appropriate clinics these children should be seen in. The new consultant is expected to be part of that team. Where relevant, the post holder will provide expert advice to the GPs and other health care professionals on issues relating to neuro-disabilities, autism, and neurodevelopment. It is also expected that the consultant will attend any relevant meetings relating to development of services within the medical team. The post holder is expected to be available to advise social services and the police on safeguarding matters for west Hertfordshire. The post holder is expected to advise and attend safeguarding strategy meetings, case conferences and reviews, particularly if directly involved in the care of the child being discussed including completion of section 17 reports on children seen. Please see attached Job description for full details. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19. The post holder should hold a
full, valid, UK driving license
and have
access to a car
to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment. Person specification
Qualifications & Clinical Experience
Registered with GMC (Full) On the GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of appointment MRCPCH or equivalent Competent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training or equivalent Valid basic life support training A higher Medical Degree MSc, PhD in Paediatrics Experience of working in NHS Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Higher Specialist Paediatric Training. Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary trainees Experience in using specific assessment tools such as ADOS/ADI / DISCO for communication disorders, Griffith’s neurodevelopment assessment, Paediatric neurology aspects of neuro disability. Wider experience, research, and training in sub‑sub‑… Training the Trainers’ certification Knowledge and Skill
Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and or understanding the role of the … in improving the medical practice Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice’ Knowledge of risk management, appraisal review process, etc. Ability to work on own initiative, time management and decision making skills Knowledge of annual job planning Management #J-18808-Ljbffr
Consultant Community Paediatrician NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Speciality: Paediatrics Location in Welwyn Garden City employer: HCT Partnership
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Mental Health Practitioners dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people. With a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working options, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach, employees are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to the Trust's vision of outstanding services and healthier communities. Located in the vibrant areas of St Albans, Watford, and Stevenage, staff enjoy a fulfilling career with the opportunity to impact local families positively.
