Locum Consultant General Paediatrician

Frimley Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Paediatrics at the Wexham Park Hospital site in Slough. The post sits within a team of 20 Acute Paediatric Consultants and offers a flexible, supportive environment with opportunities across PAU, ward, and neonatal care.

The role includes a weekly general OP clinic, potential child protection medicals, on-call duties (1 in 12) and weekend work, with flexible or hybrid patterns to support work-life balance and

Qualifications

• Essential: Primary medical degree and GMC registration with specialist register.
• MRCPCH or equivalent is required; NLS and APLS certifications advised.
• Ability to travel between sites and meet post requirements.
• Desirable: NLS/APLS Instructor status.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of consultants; support Paediatrics and Neonates.
• Attend Paediatrics Ward, Neonatal Unit, and Delivery suite as needed; may conduct Child Protection Medicals.
• Provide general OP clinic weekly and participate in on-call and weekend duties.
• Deliver GP Hotline service and support acute referrals with guidance.

Skills

Training & supervision

Clinical audit

Research projects

Leadership

Management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Primary medical degree

MRCPCH or equivalent

Full GMC registration/on specialist register

NLS and APLS

NLS/APLS Instructor status

Tools

None

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the appointment of a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Paediatrics at Frimley Health Foundation NHS Trust (at the Wexham Park Hospital site).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of 20 dedicated WTE Acute Paediatric Consultants.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.

Main duties of the job

There will be a general OP clinic per week, in addition to PAU or Ward cover or the Neonatal Unit as needed. Instead of PAU work you may need to conduct Child Protection Medicals as needed.

You will be working with a dynamic group of consultants who support each other, flexibility will be key and makes this role suitable for an individual who is on the specialty register but may not have Consultant level experience. There will be some on call and weekend work.

About us

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 151-WPHLCON-35

Job locations: Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, SL2 4HL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

You will be working with a dynamic group of consultants who support each other. We work flexibly.

Each week we have two Consultants attending, one for Paediatrics, and one for Neonates. When attending the Paediatrics Ward, the post holder will be responsible for the Paediatric Ward and HDU. When attending the Neonatal Unit the post holder will be responsible for the babies on the Neonatal unit, Delivery suite, postnatal ward and transitional care.

We provide a consultant delivered GP Hotline Service Mon Fri 0900-1800 taking acute referrals and providing advice and guidance.

On call for out-of-hours Consultant cover will be 1 in 12, covering both Paediatrics and Neonates; when on call the consultants are expected to attend the night handover. All patients are reviewed by a consultant within 14 hours of a decision to admit. The weekend cover is split between 2 consultants who split their attending week on the Childrens ward. We supervise every handover.

This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Primary medical degree
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full GMC registration/on specialist register of GMC
• NLS and APLS
• Desirable: NLS / APLS Instructor status

Experience

• Essential: Accreditation in HST in 5 years of Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST
• Desirable: Six months tertiary neonatology or equivalent experience

Skills and knowledge

• Essential: Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff/medical students
• Participation in clinical audit
• Participation in Department/Trust research projects
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Management
• Organisational skills
• Innovation
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Desirable: Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Published research (peer reviewed)

Special requirements

• Essential: Able to travel between sites
• Able to meet the requirements of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, SL2 4HL, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact

Neonatology Lead, Upper School TPD for Paediatrics

Dr Domna Alexopoulou

[e-mail]

03006154605

Applications close 12 November 2026.