Consultant Paediatrician, special interest in Neurodisability

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for two Consultant Community Paediatricians with a specialist interest in Paediatric Neurodisability to join the Integrated Services for Children with Additional Needs (ICAN) within Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. These newly established substantive posts have been created in response to increasing demand for neurodevelopmental and neurodisability services across Leeds and will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative assessment pathways for children and young people.

The successful candidates will be based within one of our Child Development Hubs and will work as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management for children with complex developmental, neurodevelopmental and neurodisability needs. The posts offer excellent opportunities for service development, leadership, education and quality improvement within a progressive and supportive service

This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving Community Paediatric Service recognised for its strong multidisciplinary ethos, clinical excellence and commitment to innovation. The post holders will provide specialist clinical leadership within the Neurodisability Service, contributing to the assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions while supporting the ongoing development of the Single Assessor Autism Assessment Pathway for children under five, Needs Led Pathway and Enhanced Autism Assessment Pathway.

There will be excellent opportunities to contribute to pathway development, service transformation and innovation across neurodevelopmental services in Leeds. The successful candidate will also provide clinical supervision, support and leadership to Advanced Clinical Practitioners working within the Needs Led Pathway, helping to further develop multidisciplinary practice and ensure high-quality patient care.

Depending on agreed job plans, opportunities may also exist to contribute to Community Paediatric Clinics, Child Protection Services, Children in Care Services and the Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and Childhood (SUDIC) service.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs and wish to contribute to the future development of neurodevelopmental services in Leeds, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Interviews will be held on 1st October 2026

Dr Pam Ghosh, Medical Lead for ICAN and Neurodisability Consultant paramita.ghosh@nhs.net 07746834445

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Person Specification

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS10 4UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/