Consultant in Paediatric Medicine WAI in Epilepsy/FND/Pain

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Paediatrics to join their dynamic team. The role entails managing acute and general paediatric responsibilities, centering on specialized areas such as Epilepsy and Pain management. The ideal candidate will possess substantial clinical experience, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to holistic, family-centered care, ensuring the well-being of children and young people. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for service development and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining).
• Relevant expertise in Epilepsy/FND/Pain.
• Good clinical experience in paediatrics.
• Experience in managing paediatric epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general paediatric care through clinics and acute service cover.
• Collaborate with tertiary paediatric neurology service for epilepsy clinic.
• Contribute to care of children with FND, collaborating with allied health professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Clinical experience in paediatrics

Expertise in Epilepsy

Teamwork

Education

CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH by examination or equivalent

Higher degree e.g. MSc/PhD relevant to the subspecialty

Job description

Job summary

Permanent | 10 PAs

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Consultant in Paediatrics to join our vibrant and supportive general paediatric team at Sheffield Children's.

This post combines acute and general paediatric responsibilities with a specialist role in Epilepsy, Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), and Pain management. You will contribute to high-quality care and service development across both general paediatrics and the epilepsy clinic, FND, and the pain service.

About You:

• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining).

• Relevant expertise in Epilepsy/FND/Pain.

• CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of application.

We offer a supportive environment with a team of over 20 consultants. For candidates unable to meet the full job plan, tailored solutions can be discussed.

If you're committed to delivering holistic, family-centred care and enhancing the wellbeing of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews expected to be heldMonday 21st July 2025 or Wednesday 23rd July 2025.

Main duties of the job

You will report to the Associate Medical Director, and responsibilities will include:

• Deliver general paediatric care through clinics and acute service cover, including Consultant of the Week duties, rapid access clinics, twilight shifts, weekends, and on-call commitments.

• Collaborate with the tertiary paediatric neurology service to contribute to the delivery of a secondary care level epilepsy clinic, working with a General Paediatrician with an Interest in Epilepsy to support and develop this service.

• Contribute to the care of children and young people with FND, collaborating with allied health professionals and alongside the Pain Team, providing paediatric medical support for this service.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Details Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7215968

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

#LI-Onsite

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

#LI-Onsite

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc/PhD relevant to the subspecialty

Training Essential

• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid APLS training
• PET 1 to 3 epilepsy training

Desirable

• SPIN module in epilepsy

Clinical Experience Essential

• Good clinical experience in paediatrics
• Experience in managing paediatric epilepsy
• Experience in organisation of clinical audit and medical education to enhance service provision and education provision

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Interest in management of functional neurological disorders

Audit/Research Essential

• Competence in clinical audit

Desirable

• Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects

Teaching Essential

• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors

Desirable

• Specific training in education and/or appraisal

Management Essential

• Experience in management e.g., trainee rotas
• Clear involvement in audit projects, evidence of management of change
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants

Desirable

• Specific management training

Other qualities Essential

• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
• Good communication skills

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc/PhD relevant to the subspecialty

Training Essential

• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid APLS training
• PET 1 to 3 epilepsy training

Desirable

• SPIN module in epilepsy

Clinical Experience Essential

• Good clinical experience in paediatrics
• Experience in managing paediatric epilepsy
• Experience in organisation of clinical audit and medical education to enhance service provision and education provision

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Interest in management of functional neurological disorders

Audit/Research Essential

• Competence in clinical audit

Desirable

• Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects

Teaching Essential

• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors

Desirable

• Specific training in education and/or appraisal

Management Essential

• Experience in management e.g., trainee rotas
• Clear involvement in audit projects, evidence of management of change
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants

Desirable

• Specific management training

Other qualities Essential

• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
• Good communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)