Consultant Paediatrician (with various special interests)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks Paediatric Consultants for roles based mainly in Basildon, focusing on clinical leadership and multi-disciplinary service development. Candidates with a special interest in Diabetes, Epilepsy, Safeguarding, Neonates, and more are encouraged to apply. The role includes outpatient sessions and participation in clinical governance, aiming for exceptional care and developmental opportunities for staff.

Qualifications

• Specialist interests as outlined in the role description are essential.
• Maintain APLS/NLS provider status and stay up to date with developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.
• Ability to operate in a consultant capacity with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 3 outpatient sessions per week with clinical accountability.
• Promote integration between primary and secondary care services.
• Maintain involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Management of children

Acute and neonatal paediatrics

APLS/NLS provider status

Job description

Overview

The main duties of the roles are subject to change in accordance with the needs of the service. Specialist interests as outlined above are essential. It is expected the candidate will maintain APLS/NLS provider status and keep up to date with current developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics. As one of our Paediatric Consultants you will provide clinical leadership, set standards of clinical care, participate in the development of acute child health services and promote integration between primary and secondary care services and preventative health.

Roles and locations

We have 2 roles, mainly based at Basildon, for which we would expect you to have a special interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology or Epilepsy, and 3 roles, mainly based at Broomfield, for which we would expect you to have a special interest in Safeguarding, Neonates and Cardiology and Ambulatory Care. If you are interested but do not currently have the relevant experience, please apply as we are pleased to offer support and development for these roles. For those with a special interest there will also be opportunities to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per above.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 3 outpatient sessions per week and work in a multi-disciplinary team with clinical accountability for day-to-day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.
• Provide clinical leadership, set standards of clinical care, and participate in the development of acute child health services.
• Promote integration between primary and secondary care services and preventative health.
• Work with colleagues in the level 2 neonatal department to provide an effective and safe neonatal service and develop clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.

Requirements & expectations

• Specialist interests as outlined in the role description are essential.
• Maintain APLS/NLS provider status and stay up to date with developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.
• Ability to operate in a consultant capacity, including day-to-day management and leadership responsibilities across sites.
• Willingness to contribute to service development and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Development and timetable

For those with a special interest there will be opportunities to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per above. Please note the Appointments Advisory Committee has been scheduled for 11th December 2025 at Southend University Hospital. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to recruit the finest and retain specialist staff through expanded employment opportunities across our Trust.