Consultant Paediatrician with Special Interest in Oncology

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic Paediatric team dedicated to providing exceptional care to children. This role as a Consultant Paediatrician with a focus on Oncology involves managing complex cases, leading clinical audits, and participating in innovative oncology trials. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values quality care and staff development, where your expertise will contribute to enhancing patient outcomes. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a diverse workforce, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

London Living Wage employer

Continuous professional development

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing paediatric oncology patients.
• Ability to conduct clinical audits and provide education.

Responsibilities

• Review acute admissions of children with malignancies.
• Conduct chemotherapy clinics and urgent cancer referrals.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Paediatric care

Clinical audits

Patient communication

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Paediatrics

Tools

Electronic chemotherapy prescriptions

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic individual to join our supportive and dynamic Paediatric team, committed to delivering excellent patient care. Applications are invited for the position of Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Oncology.

The successful candidate will join a team of paediatricians and neonatologists providing Child Health services to a local population of approximately 300,000 children. The Trust is a designated POSCU level 1 centre (Enhanced Level A for Autumn 2026), with over 35 new cancer patients annually.

The consultant medical team operates across Queen's Hospital, Romford, and King George Hospital, Ilford, supporting junior medical staff in delivering patient care across all settings.

Main duties of the job

Job plan requirements include four main areas:

1. 3 hot weeks per 24 (Queen's or KGH)
2. Hot days - Children's ED, CYPAU, and Hot clinics (5 days over 8 weeks)
3. 10 paediatric clinics annually (excluding ward weeks)
4. On-call duties (Category A): 1 in 7 residents until 7 pm (Monday to Friday) and from 8:30 am to 1 pm on weekends and Bank Holidays (times under review)

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Reviewing acute admissions of children with malignancies
• Elective reviews in Daycare ward
• Active treatment and chemotherapy clinics
• Urgent cancer referrals review
• Long-term follow-up clinics
• Electronic chemotherapy prescriptions and approvals
• Participation in Oncology trials
• Attending local and tertiary MDT meetings
• Providing oncology education and training for staff
• Conducting annual Febrile Neutropenia audits
• Supporting staff with oncology-related queries
• Supporting service development as POSCU lead

About us

We are an organization continuously improving; we were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24, are no longer in special measures, and our Chief Executive, Matthew Trainer, was named top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction.

Our diverse staff of 8,000 from 146 countries include many from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. Over 400 staff are on apprenticeship programs. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We operate from two main sites: King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. Our emergency departments are among the busiest in London, with over 300,000 visits in 2023. New state-of-the-art theatres at KGH and Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Hospital and St George's Wellbeing Hub will enhance our diagnostic capacity. We plan to introduce an electronic patient record system next year, improving access and care coordination across our hospitals.

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 162-M7413-B

Job locations: Queens Hospital & King George, Romford, RM7 0AG