Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health

Vacancies Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health

Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Community Child Health and ADHD

Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Community Child Health and ADHD. This is an 8.5 PA substantive post.

The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and management of children and young people with ADHD, autism and a range of neurodevelopmental conditions. While primarily responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service, the postholder will also be expected to contribute actively to service development and leadership alongside the wider multidisciplinary and management teams.

There are no inpatient or on-call commitments associated with this post.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (North Devon site) serves a population of approximately 185,000 people across Northern Devon and provides a range of acute, specialist and community services. The close association with the University of Exeter Medical School offers excellent opportunities for involvement in undergraduate teaching, education and research.

The North Devon site is based in Barnstaple, situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty with easy access to the coasts and countryside of both Devon and Cornwall. The area benefits from good road, rail and air transport links, offering an excellent quality of life and work-life balance.

Interview Date:30th November 2026

For further information please contact:Dr Helen Chaplin, Consultant Community Paediatrician and Lead for the Paediatric ADHD Service, via  or on

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

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