Locum Specialty Doctor in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chester, CH2 1ULView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Specialty Doctor to join the Neurodevelopmental Team. The Count...
Toundertake developmental assessments and formulate plans of care with the multidisciplinary team for children of all ages
- To oversee the medical care of children with neuro-disabilities and vulnerable children.
- To contribute to a childhood autism assessment service, preschool and school age children.
- To contribute to childhood ADHD assessment service.
- To provide medical advice for the Education Health Care Needsassessment (EHCNA) for children under their care.
- The job plan includes autism joint assessment clinics and general paediatric clinics.
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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Good luck with your application.
The Trust's services are provided from three locations
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Qualifications
Essential: - Full GMC registration; - MBBS or equivalent degree
Desirable: - MRCPCH or FRCPCH (or equivalent) MSc (or other higher degree)
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years full time postgraduate training or Equivalent part time/flexible basis.
- Clinical experience in assessment of ADHD and ASD
- 2 years' experience in Community Paediatrics or CAMHS
Desirable: - Level 3 Safeguarding training
Skills & Knowledge
Essential: - Understand role of Clinical Audit within Service; - Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit
Desirable: - Experience in Medical Management roles; - Experience of dealing with governance and risk
Education and Teaching
Essential: - Up to date with annual appraisals and revalidation requirements
Desirable: - Experience in undergraduate education
How to apply
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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