Consultant Paediatrician with various special interests

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a full-time Consultant Paediatrician with interests in Gastroenterology and/or Epilepsy. The role offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in a multi-disciplinary team. Suitable candidates must have a Full GMC Registration and relevant specialist training. The position includes responsibilities such as providing clinical leadership and managing outpatient sessions in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary of £109,725 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is mandatory.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible within six months.
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
• Evidence of completion of specialist training.
• Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS, BLS, NLS, and Level 3 Safeguarding Training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain APLS/NLS provider status.
• Provide clinical leadership and set standards of care.
• Participate in the development of child health services.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team managing children.

Skills

Strong clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Expert clinical opinion

Knowledge of NHS structure

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCPCH or equivalent

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Paediatrician with various special interests

The closing date is 07 January 2026

We have a fantastic opportunity based at Basildon Hospital for full‑time Consultant Paediatricians with a special interest in Gastroenterology and/or Epilepsy to join our close‑knit and engaged team, complementing our established team of 16 consultants, providing attending and on‑call services for our General Paediatrics and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.

If this sounds like the right role for you but you do not currently have the relevant experience, please apply as we are pleased to be able to offer support and development for these roles.

For those with a special interest there will also be opportunities for you to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per above.

We welcome your application today.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the roles, outlined below, are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

It is expected that you 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 be expected to 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.

Your role will entail undertaking 3 outpatient sessions per week and the expectation that you have the abilities to set up and work in a multi‑disciplinary team and have clinical accountability for the day‑to‑day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to 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 make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Paediatric Consultant role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you today.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
• Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS, BLS, NLS and Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Knowledge and Experience

• Application clearly evidences thorough & broad training and experience in the specialty
• Application demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Application demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi‑professional team

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)