CPL UK are seeking a number of Consultant Community Paediatricians to assist with a new project our client is running in Herefordshire from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Please read the below in detail and if you are happy to apply and assist in this work then I will need the following in your reply;
Updated CV with details of referees
A list of ACTUAL dates of availability for December and January initially (weekdays and weekends)
Agreement to cover sites as listed below, please highlight any site you cannot attend
Confirmation you are the director of your Limited company for payment
DBS Cert, Passport, Immunisations, Mandatory training certs, Appraisal pack
1. What the client needs;
CCT-qualified Consultant Community Paediatricians, or clinicians with equivalent consultant-level community paediatrics experience and qualifications.
Strong experience in developmental assessment, clinical examination, differential diagnosis, arranging investigations, family feedback, onward referral, signposting and discharge planning.
Ability to work independently within Trust pathways, with appropriate escalation and clinical supervision.
CV and clear availability must be supplied at the point of submission. Please identify your exact weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays available from December through March.
2. Service and patient pathway;
The programme supports children awaiting Community Paediatrics assessment and resolution. The contractual requirement is to complete 1,000 pathways by the end of March 2027.
Children will have relevant Trust and multidisciplinary information available. The consultant will review the records, undertake a face-to-face assessment and reach a diagnosis or clinical decision where appropriate.
The consultant may arrange investigations, provide feedback, make referrals to neurodevelopmental or other services, signpost families and discharge the child, or discuss transfer to the Trust paediatric caseload where ongoing medical input is needed.
Appointments are planned at one hour per child, with 8 patients per consultant day. Clinical documentation and associated administration must be completed within the working day.
3. Dates and availability;
Delivery runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, although the planned trajectory aims to complete the 1,000th assessment during the week commencing 1 March, leaving contingency before contract end.
Weekday and weekend availability is required. Saturdays and Sundays are part of the delivery model and may provide better access to clinic rooms and families.
Consultants may work at more than one site. Applicants must confirm willingness to travel across the county and list any location restrictions.
4. Likely clinic sites;
Child Development Centres & Clinic spaces Kidderminster, Worcester and Redditch.Droitwich, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Malvern.
Final allocation will depend on Trust, patient demand, clinician availability and the agreed clinic programme. Multi-site working should be expected.
5. Systems, documentation and ways of working;
RiO is the Trust clinical system. Clinical notes, outcomes and letters must be completed and uploaded to RiO in line with Trust requirements.
Client will manage booking, consent, patient communications, DNA management, reception, administration, onward referral processing, reporting and escalation support.
Consultants must complete records and letters promptly, follow Trust templates and pathways, and cooperate with case audit and quality review.
Safeguarding concerns must be escalated on the same day using the Trust process provided at induction.
Clinics will be planned in advance. Reliable committed availability is essential because lists, rooms and patient bookings are built around the submitted rota.
6. Payment;
Consultants are paid at a rate of £1,480 LTD per day. This is a gross rate and includes patients/admin on the day and any follow up admin.
Travel and accommodation is not paid for and is inclusive in day rate.
We look forward to hearing from you - [email protected]