Locum Consultant Paediatrician

Transformationunitgm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant Paediatrician for a full-time position to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide senior clinical services within the Paediatrics department, engaging in both inpatient and outpatient work while being part of the on-call rota. Applicants should hold a CCT in paediatrics or be nearing completion, and have a full GMC registration. This role emphasizes teaching and participation in clinical governance as part of a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• CCT paediatrics or nearing completion.
• Full GMC registration required.
• Confidence with child safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 20 Consultant Paediatricians.
• Provide senior clinician services to Paediatrics as per job plan.
• Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme.

Skills

APLS/EPALS/NLS provider

Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

CCT paediatrics (or within 6 months of obtaining)

Full GMC registration

MBBS or equivalent, MRCPCH or equivalent

Job description

Main area Paediatrics Grade Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Includes On-call working) Job ref 391-NMUH-7555601

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Middlesex University Hospital Town London Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum + £2,162 London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2026 23:59

Locum Consultant Paediatrician

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Locum Consultant Paediatrician. The successful candidate will be required to have a specialist interest but the department is open to all candidates. This post would also include a requirement to be part of the Paediatric & Neonatal attending and on-call rota within the service.

Although this post is advertised as full time in the first instance, we would welcome enquiries and applications from part time applicants. This is a fixed term post within the Trust for a period of 12 months to cover the maternity leave period of a member of the team.

For further information please contact;

• Dr Charlotte Clements - Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine & Clinical Director on 0208 887 3262 or at [e-mail]
• Dr Reshmy Nair - Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Lead on 0208 887 2419 or at [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of 20x Consultant Paediatricians and will undertake a split rota of inpatient and outpatient work providing input into the General, Ambulatory, and Neonatal Attending and On-call rota’s, as well as completion a set number of Outpatient clinics both in General Paediatrics and the determined sub-specialist interest area/s. On-call activities will be allocated on a pro-rata basis.

The appointee to this post is required to:

• Provide senior clinician services to Paediatrics as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call.
• Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust’s resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.
• Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.
• Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
• Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.

Working for our organisation

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.

Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing.

We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• CCT paediatrics (or within 6 months of obtaining)
• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Confidence with child safeguarding – up to date level 3 training essential
• Management, teaching and governance experience
• Pathway development and service change experience
• Research / publications

Experience & Knowledge

• Confidence with child safeguarding – up to date level 3 training essential
• Management, teaching and governance experience
• Pathway development and service change experience
• Confidence in managing Neonates at LNU level

Skills & Abilities

• APLS/EPALS/NLS provider
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational skills
• APLS/EPALS/NLS instructor

Teaching

• Excellent teaching ability
• Further qualification

Other Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
• Knowledge of resource management issues
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Dr Charlotte Clements Job title Clinical Director - Babies & Children's Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0208 887 3891 Additional information

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