Consultant Paediatrician with Acute Paediatrics and Digital Innovation

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

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician. The ideal candidate will work within a dynamic team, attending to both administrative and clinical responsibilities. This role offers the chance to influence patient outcomes within a reputable institution and participate in the ongoing development of services.

Qualifications

• Completion of subspecialty training in PEM/ambulatory care.
• Experience in managing trauma (e.g., ATLS/APLS).
• Broad experience in General and Emergency Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Attend consultant meetings and contribute to clinical governance.
• Develop care pathways and foster multidisciplinary team working.
• Contribute to recruitment of clinical staff.

Skills

Management

Teamworking

Leadership

Education

Eligible for full registration with the GMC

MRCPCH or equivalent

On specialist register in Paediatrics

Completion of subspecialty training in PEM/ambulatory care

Job description

Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Consultant Paediatrician.

These are very exciting times for Princess Alexandra Hospital as the new building in the outskirts of Harlow is being designed. Our most recent 2019 CQC report have rated us as "Good" overall with "Outstanding" in the category of "Caring". Our GMC Training surveys have consistently ranked us in the Top 10 Trusts within the East of England for the last 5 years.

Our consultant body consists of 12 motivated and enthusiastic Paediatricians with multiple special interests. We take great pride in our Team-working ethos, and looking for a colleague to complement and enhance this aspect of our working lives.

Main duties of the job

The post holder, with other consultants will be expected to;

• Attend consultant meetings, the monthly Clinical Governance meetings and other meetings relevant to the service.
• Contribute to the recruitment of clinical staff.
• Contribute to the wider management aspects of the department, which include the future annual planning process, improving performance against local and national targets.
• Foster multidisciplinary team working.
• Develop good working relationships with specialist teams, support services and Primary Care colleagues.
• Be involved in the establishment of care pathways.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum plus £149 London fringe

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7205825-CHWS

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow, Essex

CM20 1QX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• On specialist register in Paediatrics or within six months of CCT
• Completion of subspecialty training in PEM/ ambulatory care, or able to demonstrate equivalent training

Desirable

• Other relevant qualification, e.g. MD,MSc
• Training in Relevant area specialties to support Clinical Experience in Delivering ambulatory/HDU care

Experience Essential

• Ability to demonstrate Experience of or training in managing trauma e.g. ATLS/APLS
• Broad past and continuing experience in General and Emergency Paediatrics including A&E, inpatient, ambulatory care and outpatients.
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Simulation experience

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• On specialist register in Paediatrics or within six months of CCT
• Completion of subspecialty training in PEM/ ambulatory care, or able to demonstrate equivalent training

Desirable

• Other relevant qualification, e.g. MD,MSc
• Training in Relevant area specialties to support Clinical Experience in Delivering ambulatory/HDU care

Experience Essential

• Ability to demonstrate Experience of or training in managing trauma e.g. ATLS/APLS
• Broad past and continuing experience in General and Emergency Paediatrics including A&E, inpatient, ambulatory care and outpatients.
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Simulation experience

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow, Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow, Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

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