Consultant General Paediatrician with interest in Epilepsy

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Liverpool is seeking a Consultant General Paediatrician with an interest in Epilepsy to provide substantial support in a new post within the General Paediatrics and Epilepsy service. The role involves outpatient and inpatient care, teaching responsibilities, and participation in clinical governance. Candidates must have MRCPCH and full GMC registration, with opportunities for professional development. This position offers a chance to contribute to a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to exceptional children's care.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.

Responsibilities

• Participate in General Paediatric on-call rota and outpatient clinics.
• Support the Epilepsy MDT.
• Coordinate referral pathways with primary/community care.

Skills

Expert clinical care

Decision-making for unwell children

Participation in clinical governance

Education

MRCPCH by examination or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant General Paediatrician with interest in Epilepsy

The closing date is 07 January 2026

This is a substantive post (10 PA) in General Paediatrics, with support to the Epilepsy service within General Paediatrics. This is a new post created to provide support to the growing Epilepsy service, and ensure demand met across General Paediatrics and Epilepsy.

This advert may close early if enough sufficient applications are received.

Interviews will be on 13-Jan-2026. Please note that we are unable to accommodate alternative dates or times for interviews.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Outpatient and inpatient care of General Paediatric, and Epilepsy patients.

Review of emergency attendances as required.

Participation in the on call rotas providing appropriate advice as required.

Liaising within all multidisciplinary professions involved in the care of patients.

Cross-cover and support for other colleagues as required.

Adherence to all Trust policies and guidance.

Adherence to all access standards.

Teaching & Academic role

Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.

Managerial responsibilities

Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.

Take an active role in service review and development.

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available.

Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.

Take part in the clinical governance programme.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to the General Paediatric on-call rota and outpatient clinics
• Support the Epilepsy MDT
• Provide expert clinical care and decision-making for unwell children
• Coordinate referral pathways and liaise with primary/community care
• Support quality improvement, clinical governance, and service innovation
• Participate in teaching, research, and development initiatives

Please see attached Job Description for further detail.

Person Specification

Application

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Full GMC registration.
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview

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.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust