Locum Consultant, General & Ambulatory Paediatrics

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) seeks a Locum Consultant in General/Ambulatory Paediatrics at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The role is a fixed-term 12-month post with full-time hours and occasional out-of-hours duties across sites, including Horton General Hospital.

The post involves assessment and acute care for admitted children, outpatient clinic duties, and administrative tasks for patient care. Active involvement in ambulatory care and governance is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Should have completed a formal training programme for specialist registration in Paediatrics.
• Child protection experience.
• Experience of working in acute paediatric assessment/ambulatory care settings and general paediatrics.
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide immediate care of children admitted acutely to hospital.
• Care for children in outpatient clinics.
• Perform relevant clinical administrative work for own patients.
• Support strategies to manage patients at home and through MDT arrangements.

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPCH by examination or equivalent

On the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at time of scheduled interview)

Note: CESR/Portfolio Pathway applicants: must be on Specialist Register at point of application

Valid safeguarding children training to Level 3 (in date)

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) seeks a Locum Consultant in General/Ambulatory Paediatrics at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The role is a fixed-term 12-month post with full-time hours and occasional out-of-hours duties across sites, including Horton General Hospital.

The post involves assessment and acute care for admitted children, outpatient clinic duties, and administrative tasks for patient care. Active involvement in ambulatory care and governance is welcomed.