Job summaryNamed Doctor for Children We Care For (Looked After Children)2PAs Named Doctor 8 PAs Community PaediatricianWe are seeking to appoint a motivated Consultant Community Paediatrician, to take the lead as Named Doctor- Children We Care For (Looked After Children) and to join a dynamic community paediatric team, based in Crawley and Horsham Child Development Centre, in Crawley, West Sussex. The successful applicants will join a team of 9 consultants, to participate in all aspects of community paediatric work.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team offering high-quality care for children with a wide range of developmental needs. The team are actively involved in training and there are paediatric trainees at the Child Development Centre. This centre was purpose built in 2022 and is well equpipped with modern facilities to promote a child/ young people and family friendly environment for multidisciplinary working.
The team at the Crawley and Horsham Child Development Centre is part of Sussex Community Foundation Trust (SCFT) wider Child Development Service, consisting of three other CDCs. There are opportunities for joint working and professional development and networking with over 20 consultant paediatric colleagues across the Trust.
This post is suitable for either Community Paediatric or Neurodisability Paediatricians. This post is also open to paediatric trainees who will be within six months of CCT from date of interview.
Interview Date set for 23rd October 2026Main duties of the jobThe post holder will have a lead role as Named Doctor for Children We Care For (Looked After Children) and will carry a neurodevelopmental/ neurodisability caseload. They will be encouraged and supported to undertake further training when in post if needed. You will be expected to work within the multidisciplinary team, to provide a comprehensive community paediatric service. There are close links with CAMHS, East Surrey Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex, and with Education and Social Services within West Sussex. There is a requirement for the post holder to support the teaching of medical students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and in supervising paediatric trainees. They will participate in quality improvement, and peer review activities within the department.
There is not an out of hours on-call commitment but we operate a Weekday, 9am-5pm Safeguarding on-call rota.
The post offers regular SPA time and supports continued professional development.
About usWe are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware TrustOur values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
DetailsDate posted08 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number150-SK3018-PCJob locationsCrawley & Horsham Child Development Centre Crawley Hospital2nd Floor, Yellow Wing, West Green DriveCrawleyRH11 7DHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilitiesSee Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job Description See Job DescriptionPerson Specification
Other requirements
EssentialAble to travel to meet the requirements of the job
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
EssentialRecognised Basic Medical DegreeMRCPCH or equivalentFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeCertificate of Completion of Training in Paediatrics or equivalent and Inclusion on the Paediatric Specialist Register (or within 6 months at time of interview)Additional Training & Qualifications in child protection, and looked-after children's health, trauma-informed practiceEvidence of level 3 Safeguarding Children's Competency and working towards level 4DesirableRelevant Higher Degree (eg MSc in Community Child Health, MD, PhD)
Experience
EssentialAt least two years of Higher Specialty Training in Community Child Health/ Paediatric Neurodisability/ Neurology or equivalent experienceExperience in the field of safeguarding / child protectionExperience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit projectSignificant experience working with vulnerable children, including those in careExperience of undertaking or overseeing statutory health assessmentsExperience in service development, audit or quality improvementExperience providing clinical supervision and training to colleaguesDesirableExperience of carrying out an audit projectCommitment to and experience of under graduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialEffective clinical skillsDemonstrable management, leadership and motivational skillsAbility to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical workAbility to work successfully in a multi professional/disciplinary team and across organisational boundariesAbility to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedbackExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to deal effectively with pressureThoroughness and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skillsPositive approach to the job planning and appraisal processUnderstanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultantUnderstanding of and commitment to Good Medical PracticeKnowledge of risk managementUnderstanding of the direction of the NHS as it relates to community child health servicesKnowledge of safeguarding legislation relating to children and young peopleEvidence of commitment to Service DevelopmentUnderstanding of the role of governance in ensuring high quality care and safe practice
Person Specification
Other requirements
EssentialAble to travel to meet the requirements of the job
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
EssentialRecognised Basic Medical DegreeMRCPCH or equivalentFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeCertificate of Completion of Training in Paediatrics or equivalent and Inclusion on the Paediatric Specialist Register (or within 6 months at time of interview)Additional Training & Qualifications in child protection, and looked-after children's health, trauma-informed practiceEvidence of level 3 Safeguarding Children's Competency and working towards level 4DesirableRelevant Higher Degree (eg MSc in Community Child Health, MD, PhD)
Experience
EssentialAt least two years of Higher Specialty Training in Community Child Health/ Paediatric Neurodisability/ Neurology or equivalent experienceExperience in the field of safeguarding / child protectionExperience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit projectSignificant experience working with vulnerable children, including those in careExperience of undertaking or overseeing statutory health assessmentsExperience in service development, audit or quality improvementExperience providing clinical supervision and training to colleaguesDesirableExperience of carrying out an audit projectCommitment to and experience of under graduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialEffective clinical skillsDemonstrable management, leadership and motivational skillsAbility to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical workAbility to work successfully in a multi professional/disciplinary team and across organisational boundariesAbility to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedbackExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to deal effectively with pressureThoroughness and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skillsPositive approach to the job planning and appraisal processUnderstanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultantUnderstanding of and commitment to Good Medical PracticeKnowledge of risk managementUnderstanding of the direction of the NHS as it relates to community child health servicesKnowledge of safeguarding legislation relating to children and young peopleEvidence of commitment to Service DevelopmentUnderstanding of the role of governance in ensuring high quality care and safe practiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameSussex Community NHS Foundation TrustAddressCrawley & Horsham Child Development Centre Crawley Hospital2nd Floor, Yellow Wing, West Green DriveCrawleyRH11 7DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSussex Community NHS Foundation TrustAddressCrawley & Horsham Child Development Centre Crawley Hospital2nd Floor, Yellow Wing, West Green DriveCrawleyRH11 7DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant Paediatrician (Child Health/Neuro) employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
