Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are expanding the service within the Department of Developmental Paediatrics based in Alder 
Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Developmental 
Paediatrics to expand the service offer and to reduce waiting times across our catchment area. The 
department is going through an exciting period of change and modernisation and the post provides 
an opportunity to help shape the new service, particularly with the new Alder Hey Children’s Hospital 
site and we look forward to a new Neuro Developmental Centre. Although the post is full time, if an 
applicant wants a part time post/job share, this can be considered. The Consultant will have the 
exciting opportunity to develop the service further and provide clinical leadership within the Team.
The appointee will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of 17 Consultants, seven SAS doctors 
working in Neuro-disability and Neurodevelopment, social and educational paediatrics covering 
North Mersey (Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton). The Complex Neurodisability service cares for children 
with cerebral palsy, Downs and other neuro-genetic syndromes, neuromuscular disorders, 
progressive neurological conditions and neurodevelopmental problems requiring investigation. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical 
care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). As per Trust Policy for new consultants. 
Increases beyond 1.5 SPA, in respect of appropriate activities can be negotiated by mutual 
agreement following annual job planning reviews. 
The post holder will share with the Developmental Paediatric Patch Team, clinical responsibility for 
referrals from Primary Care, other Consultants within the Trust, Child Mental Health and Social 
Services/Education. Allowing for flexibility according to the skills of the successful applicant

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

As one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children’s medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world’s leaders in children’s healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children’s specialists. Alongside this is our Innovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children’s hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.