Locum Consultant: General/Ambulatory Paediatrics (Weekend/Evenings)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Locum Consultant in General/Ambulatory Paediatrics within the Paediatrics Department. The post includes assessment and care of acutely admitted children, outpatient management, and related clinical administration for the candidate's patients.

The role features a weekly late shift (4–10pm) and weekend duties, along with involvement in home-based care strategies and MDT-led rounds to improve outcomes. Fixed term until 1 January 2028.

Qualifications

• 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).
• CESR/Portfolio Pathway applicants: must be on Specialist Register at point of application.
• Valid safeguarding children training to Level 3 (in date).

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide immediate care for acutely admitted children.
• Manage outpatient clinic care and related clinical admin for own patients.
• Work a weekly late shift (4–10pm) and weekend shifts.
• Support home-based care strategies (Children's Hospital at Home).
• Contribute to MDT virtual ward rounds, video consultations and face-to-face reviews when required.
• Collaborate with inpatient Consultants to deliver a Consultant-led paediatric service.

Skills

Independent clinical decisions

Lead & support MDTs

Time management

Service development

Working under pressure

Evidence appraisal

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPCH by examination or equivalent

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

On the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)

CESR/Portfolio Pathway applicants: Specialist Register at application

Safeguarding children training to Level 3 (in date)

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Locum Consultant in General/Ambulatory Paediatrics within the Paediatrics Department. The post includes assessment and care of acutely admitted children, outpatient management, and related clinical administration for the candidate's patients.

The role features a weekly late shift (4–10pm) and weekend duties, along with involvement in home-based care strategies and MDT-led rounds to improve outcomes. Fixed term until 1 January 2028.