Consultant in Acute Paediatrics

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Consultant in Acute Paediatrics to join its acute paediatrics department. This role involves providing specialist care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and engaging in teaching and research opportunities. The ideal candidate should have substantial clinical experience and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include flexible working and a robust NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

27 days paid annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Car lease schemes

Access to occupational health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ clinical experience in paediatric emergency and acute care.
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Competencies in digital record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric emergency and acute care.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in developing clinical protocols.
• Engage in teaching, research, and governance activities.
• Contribute to team meetings and clinical audit.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Education

Qualified consultant paediatrician

Tools

NHS electronic prescribing

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant in Acute Paediatrics to join its acute paediatrics department at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). The role offers cross‑site working at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, subspecialty development, and opportunities for teaching and research in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School.

Main duties

• Provide specialist paediatric emergency and acute care within the district hospital setting.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in developing clinical protocols and service improvement projects.
• Engage in subspecialty teaching, research, and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical audit.

Person specification

• Qualified consultant paediatrician with at least 2 years’ clinical experience in paediatric emergency and acute care.
• Evidence of strong clinical leadership and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Full NHS electronic prescribing and digitised record competencies acceptable.

Benefits

• Flexible working, good life‑balance and supportive family‑friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days plus bank holidays).
• Access to comprehensive occupational health, wellbeing activities and group schemes.
• Car lease schemes, cycle‑to‑work schemes, and national discount services including the Blue Light Card.
• Salary sacrifice options; NHS pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Equality, diversity and inclusion

As an inclusive employer, Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. 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.

Contact

For further information please contact Emily Simpson [e-mail] or Harriet Rae [e-mail].

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