Consultant In General Paediatrics

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Rishton; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in General Paediatrics. The post involves providing consultant-led care across acute, inpatient and ambulatory paediatric services and taking part in the paediatric on-call rota.

There is opportunity to develop subspecialty interests such as respiratory. The role is within a teaching Trust, offering strong commitments to education, research and leadership, with substantial multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Substantive posts – must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months).
• MRCPCH.
• Completed CCT in Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led care across acute, inpatient and ambulatory paediatric services.
• Participate in the paediatric on-call rota and attend daily handovers.
• Develop and deliver general paediatric services in line with national standards.
• Contribute to safeguarding, reporting and clinical governance duties.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate learners; contribute to audit and quality improvement.

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in General Paediatrics.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led care across acute, inpatient and ambulatory paediatric services and participate in the paediatric on-call rota. They will support the development and delivery of general Paediatric services, providing high-quality care in line with national standards.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop in a subspecialty interest such as respiratory.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, they will collaborate with specialist nurses, allied health professionals, primary care and tertiary centres to deliver integrated care and improve patient outcomes.

The role includes service development, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and teaching responsibilities, contributing to the ongoing enhancement and sustainability of general Paediatric services.

As a teaching Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals offers excellent opportunities for professional development, education, research and leadership. This is an opportunity to help shape paediatric services for children and young people across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of a team of 10 acute paediatric consultants, with a rota which will become 1 in 10 once recruitment is complete. There is a hot week system in which the consultant of the week is on call for general paediatrics and clinics are cancelled for that week. During the on call week the consultant attends daily handovers, carries out ward rounds and attends emergencies when required in ED, PAU or the ward. They are also expected to carry out safeguarding medicals at the request of police or social services and write reports.

There will be outpatient clinics in Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital. These clinics include new and follow up general paediatrics and specialty clinics. There is small proportion of resident on calls for the post-holder, which are outlined in the job plan. The resident shifts will be 5 weekday evening shifts over a 10 week period and this is equitably shared by all the acute paediatric consultants. The resident shift is to cover the Paediatric Assessment Unit along with Junior and Middle grade doctors. This will enable presence of Consultant in Paediatric assessment unit at the busiest time of the day. This post does not include any neonatal cover.

Working for our organisation

LTHTR Trust is committed to delivering excellent care with compassion, underpinned by a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our strategic ambitions focus on expanding specialised and tertiary services, delivering high-quality local care for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, and strengthening our workforce through education, research, and innovation. These are supported by key delivery strategies centred on quality, workforce development, IT, operational effectiveness, and clinical services.

Our organisational values—compassion, inclusivity, individuality, teamwork, and personal responsibility—guide all staff in providing exceptional patient care and fostering effective collaboration.

As a teaching Trust, we provide modern education facilities across Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals, with excellent study and IT resources. Consultants are expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with strong institutional support for educational development.

We offer comprehensive support for Continuing Medical Education, including dedicated time and funding, alongside opportunities to develop specialist interests aligned with service priorities. Newly appointed consultants benefit from an established Consultant Leadership Programme, mentorship, annual appraisal, and structured support for revalidation, ensuring continued professional growth and leadership development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive [phone]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
• MRCPCH
• Completed CCT in Paediatrics Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application

Desirable criteria

• A higher qualification, e.g. MD PhD Diploma Masters

Experience

Essential criteria

• More than five years of experience working at middle grade level in general paediatrics
• Valid APLS and NLS
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice

Desirable criteria

• Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates .