Consultant Paediatrician

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Yeovil is looking for a Consultant in General Paediatrics to help shape and develop children's services. This role supports a 3-6 month induction, includes flexible working, and a strong focus on career development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for service innovation and a commitment to high standards of patient care. The position offers various benefits, including an NHS pension and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Dynamic and forward-thinking clinician.
• Passion for service development and improvement.
• Willingness to work in partnership with a team.

Responsibilities

• Shape a leading-edge paediatric service for the community.
• Participate in transformation programs alongside leadership.
• Support and mentor incoming clinicians.

Skills

Service development

Clinical leadership

Neonatal care

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in Paediatrics

Job description

What We're Offering:

Consultant Posts -- General Paediatrics and level 1 (Special Care Baby Unit) neonatal care. Full time 10 PAs, or less than full time posts will be considered.

Job planning to meet your unique needs and service requirements (introducing 1 in 8 consultant of the week and on-call rota and working towards 1 in 10 rota to meet RCPCH national standards).

Protected time and active support for developing specialist interests including clinical sub specialist interests, education, leadership, and service development.

A real chance to shape the development of a leading-edge paediatric service for our local community.

An opportunity to be part of our transformation program alongside our supportive leadership team.

A 3-6-month supernumerary induction period at both acute sites, offering a consultant led supported transition into a senior clinical role, opportunities to build team culture, and ensure excellence in patient care and training, after a 12-month period of regular individualised supervision/mentoring and peer support within our department as well as clinical restorative supervision and access to our trust-wide senior doctoring mentoring program.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Paediatrics in Somerset

Somerset Paediatrics, part of the integrated Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for a group of passionate colleagues to be part of an ambitious transformation of our county-wide children's services. We are developing a thriving acute & outpatient paediatric service alongside our level 1 neonatal care unit and in collaboration with our combined community & mental health services. We are proud to be rated CAMHS CQC Outstanding.

Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking paediatrician ready to help shape a service from the ground up? We are looking for clinicians with a passion for service development, improvement, and innovation to work in partnership with our Somerset Paediatric team.

This is more than a job, it's an invitation for you to co-create the future of paediatrics in Somerset. At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.
• Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
• Relocation - Subject to eligibility criteria.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Live in a county known for its beautiful landscapes, affordable housing, and award-winning state and public schools.

National hot spots for cycling, surfing, and climbing.

Areas of natural beauty: Exmoor national park, Cheddar Gorge, Jurassic coast, Blackdown hill and Somerset levels.

Devon & Cornwall, Bath & Bristol are all within easy reach and fast trains to London Paddington takes 1hour and 50 minutes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.