Flexible Locum: Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine to join our busy ED serving around 65,000 annual attendances.

The role covers 8 programmed activities including weekdays, weekends, and on-call with a flexible self-rostering rota; a competitive fixed-term, part-time post with strong team support and opportunities for teaching, audit, and service improvement.

Interviews expected 23 November 2026; closing date 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.
• CCT in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT.
• APLS / EPLS provider.
• Trauma course provider - ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent.
• Safeguarding level 3.
• APLS / EPLS (or equivalent ) instructor

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department
• Supervise and support colleagues during clinical hours and on-call shifts.
• Lead the trauma team, ensuring presence within 30 minutes of a trauma call if on call and off site .
• Provide emergency on-call services, ensuring availability within 30 minutes.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the department and contribute to its efficient functioning.
• Communicate with child protection services and help safeguard children.
• Collaborate with Trust management to optimise ED and Acute Assessment Unit resources, ensuring high-quality care and meeting Trust targets.
• Contribute to audit, research, and governance, including responding to incidents and complaints

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Emergency leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

CCT in paediatric emergency medicine or equivalent

APLS / EPLS provider

Trauma course provider - ATLS/ETC/CAT

Safeguarding level 3

APLS / EPLS instructor

Job description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine to join our busy ED serving around 65,000 annual attendances.

The role covers 8 programmed activities including weekdays, weekends, and on-call with a flexible self-rostering rota; a competitive fixed-term, part-time post with strong team support and opportunities for teaching, audit, and service improvement.

Interviews expected 23 November 2026; closing date 13 November 2026.