Dr Jayne Hopewell

Dr Jayne Hopewell is a Consultant Paediatrician and Head of Department who provides comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and young people. Dedicated to delivering compassionate and evidence-based clinical support, Dr Hopewell works closely with young patients and their families to ensure tailored treatment plans that support each child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Her clinical practice is rooted in effective multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring holistic care across both hospital and community settings.

In her clinical practice, Dr Hopewell maintains specialised expertise in neurodisability, paediatric palliative care, and community paediatrics. As a Consultant Paediatrician, she manages complex neurodevelopmental disorders, developmental delays, neonatal health concerns, and paediatric infectious diseases. She also holds key leadership roles in child health, including serving as a lead clinician for paediatric oncology shared care services and as a named doctor for child safeguarding. Her work encompasses diagnostic assessments, symptom management, and long-term care planning for children with complex physical or developmental conditions.

Dr Hopewell completed her primary medical degree (MB ChB) and undertook extensive higher specialist training in general and community paediatrics, attaining post-graduate qualifications aligned with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). She holds full registration on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Paediatrics. Committed to continuous professional development, clinical governance, and medical education, she remains actively involved in maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.