Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Consultant Paediatrician to join their Paediatric Emergency Department. The ideal candidate must hold a CCT in Paediatrics and have completed training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This role offers a collaborative environment with a 20-person EM consultant team, allowing the successful applicant to make a significant impact in emergency care. The position involves varied shifts and supports registration via the CESR pathway if desired.

Qualifications

• CCT in Paediatrics required.
• Must have completed PEM training.
• Demonstrated ability in emergency settings essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in regular multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Provide evidence-based care for patients.
• Be responsible for patient care and administrative tasks.
• Develop sub-specialty interests aligned with Trust needs.
• Conduct teaching and accreditation duties.

Skills

Managing paediatric patients in an emergency setting

Multidisciplinary team working

Teaching and education contributions

Education

CCT in Paediatrics

Completed Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) training

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician with extensive experience and specialised training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) to join our team. The successful candidate will hold a CCT in Paediatrics and have completed PEM training, with a proven ability to manage paediatric patients in an emergency setting. Whilst this position does not initially require GMC specialist registration in PEM, the hospital will support the successful candidate in obtaining PEM registration via the CESR pathway, if desired. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced paediatric consultant with a focus on emergency care to make a significant impact within our hospital's paediatric emergency department. You would be joining a 20 person EM Consultant Team working a 18 week rota which includes 7 twilight shifts over the 18 week rota. The rest of the shifts are of varied times to Paediatric ED and resus for paediatric patients.

Please note: The job description, person specification and job plan is pending RC approval. Any changes will be notified to applicants.

Qualifications

• CCT in Paediatrics.
• Completed Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) training.
• Demonstrated ability to manage paediatric patients in an emergency setting.
• Optional: GMC specialist registration in PEM (support available via the CESR pathway).

Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary team working; regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
• Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support).
• Development of sub‑specialty interests that fit with division needs and the Trust’s strategic direction.
• Carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
• Provision of cover for consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with Trust policy arrangements.
• Participation in clinical audit and continuing medical education.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• Enabling senior input into patients’ journey through the ED, enhancing quality and obtaining consultant sign‑off.
• Enhance the department’s reputation through multidisciplinary education, training and research.

Employer

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated healthcare organisation with over 7,800 staff and 970 in‑patient beds, providing acute district general and specialised hospital services. Our two main hospital sites are the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. We are rated “GOOD” by the Care Quality Commission and are committed to delivering safe, personal and effective care.