Consultant in General Paediatrics

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a substantive General Paediatric Consultant post at the Royal Free Hospital in London. The role includes an on-call rota, with a 10-session pattern (8.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA) and options to adjust SPA activity through departmental planning.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of paediatricians and neonatologists, providing in-hours and out-of-hours care in a Level 1 Neonatal Unit and within the acute paediatric service.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required and current.
• Fellowship or membership of Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health or equivalent.
• APLS/NLS provider required and instructor status preferred.
• Pathway development and service change experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, consultant-led paediatric care for children and young people.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care across the Trust.
• Participate in the general paediatric consultant on-call rota, with out-of-hours responsibilities.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and continuing professional development.

Skills

Independent decision making

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC registration

Fellowship / Membership of Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health

APLS/NLS provider

APLS/NLS Instructor

Tools

None

Job description

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Main area Babies, Children & Young People (Paediatrics) Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Role includes participation in Acute/Neonatal On-call rota) Job ref 391-NMUH-8374987

Site Royal Free Hospital Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum (Pro-rata) + £2,162 London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We invite applications for the post of a substantive general paediatric consultant. The post holder will be part of the resident consultant on call rota at the Royal Free Hospital site. The 10 session post job comprises 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA activities annualised, with options to adjust SPA activity dependant on departmental job planning roles.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and dynamic team of General Paediatricians and Neonatologists providing out of hours inpatient and outpatient care for local children and neonates. As part of the role they will be required to attend on the ward, actively manage paediatric emergency department, and run out-patient clinics. We have a level 1 neonatal unit, and we all cover this out of hours, with a dedicated-on call neonatal team for support.

For further information, please contact Dr Susie Gabbie, Clinical Service Lead, or Dr Shye Wong, Clinical Director via email to arrange a discussion or meeting. ( [e-mail] and [e-mail])

Main duties of the job

All the acute consultant paediatricians at the Royal Free site work an annualised rota. The work patterns include duties in ED, Physician of the week, outpatient clinics & out of hours cover. Each activity has a tariff in terms of PAs e.g. an outpatient clinic provides 1.25 PAs. Taking study leave, annual leave, Bank Holidays & Trust Statutory days into account, a 10 PA post would be expected to work a 42-week year. i.e. provide 420 PA’s.

• To provide high-quality, safe, effective and compassionate consultant-led care for children and young people, working in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and relevant national guidance.
• To work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care across the Royal Free Hospital and the wider Royal Free London group.
• To participate in the general paediatric consultant resident on-call rota at the Royal Free site, providing out-of-hours assessment and management of acute paediatric patients and babies on the Level 1 Neonatal Unit.
• To maintain appropriate clinical knowledge and skills, undertaking continuing professional development and meeting the requirements of the General Medical Council and relevant professional bodies.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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

• Full GMC registration
• Fellowship / Membership of relevant Royal College Of Paediatrics & Child Health / equivalent
• Confidence with child safeguarding – up to date level 3 training essential
• APLS/NLS provider
• Pathway development and service change experience
• APLS/NLS Instructor

Experience & Knowledge

• Broad Experience in general paediatrics at Consultant or SpR level
• Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
• Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to take independent and full responsibility of clinical care of paediatric patients
• Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Calm under pressure
• Self-contained with an ability to support team members
• Enthusiasm to participate and teach in dept educational & sim programme
• Effective communication and organisational skills
• Self awareness

Others

• Member of Medical Defence organisation

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.

Name Dr Susie Gabbie Job title Clinical Service Lead - Children & Young People. Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07801369980 Additional information