Locum Consultant General Paediatrics

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in England is seeking a dedicated paediatrician to join their team. The role involves providing excellent care in various clinical settings, participating in educational supervision, and supporting service development. The successful candidate will work across two main hospital sites, ensuring efficient patient pathways and engaging in teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Deliver excellent care throughout the acute pathway.
• Engage in trainee educational supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the attending rota in general paediatrics.
• Provide general paediatric clinics or specialty clinics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

The successful candidate will participate in the attending rota in general paediatrics. There is no overnight resident commitment. Out of hours, the candidate will provide 1:15 on-call cover, providing cover for SCBU, paediatric ward, and acute pathway. In addition, there is a 1:15 on-site late cover between 17:00 and 21:30.

The successful candidate will also provide general paediatric clinics or specialty clinics according to interests and departmental needs. The post is based at the West Middlesex Hospital site but may require work at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital site, in line with service requirements.

Post-holders Will Be Able To

1. Deliver excellent care throughout the acute pathway
2. Develop patient pathways alongside colleagues working in the Trust emergency department, UCC, and local GPs
3. Support the governance and development of the service
4. Promote early and safe discharge
5. Participate in consultant-delivered care on the wards
6. Deliver consultant review of all non-elective admissions within 12 hours of admission in conjunction with the on-call consultant
7. Engage in trainee educational supervision
8. Involve in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

• Ensure patients experience an efficient patient pathway in line with national Key Performance Indicators, where possible
• Support the governance programme in the Paediatric Emergency Department
• Supervise trainees, including WBPAs
• Organize and supervise minor procedures in the Emergency Department
• Train in and deliver Procedural Sedation
• Communicate effectively with the Patient’s GP regarding ongoing care
• Engage in innovation and service development
• Attend departmental, governance, and inter-specialty meetings

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, children’s services, and specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. We actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives and experiences they bring. We aim to create an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dr Eleanor Hulse
• Job title: Neonatal Service Director
• Email: [e-mail]

Contact:

• Dr Elizabeth Eyre - Neonatal/General Paediatric Consultant
• Email: [e-mail]