Locum Consultant General Paediatrician (Neurodevelopmental Interest)

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Epsom General Hospital, part of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, invites applications for a Locum Consultant Paediatrician in Paediatrics and Neurodevelopment. The post is fixed-term for six months, 32 hours per week, with duties including acute paediatric care, on-call duties, and running neurodevelopmental outpatient clinics.

The successful applicant will join a team of consultants and junior doctors to provide high-quality, patient-centred care across the Trust's paediatric services, with

Qualifications

• GMC registration or eligibility for paediatrics is required.
• MRCPCH or equivalent is expected.
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC in paediatrics or near CCT is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical service to paediatric patients.
• Participate in acute paediatric ward rounds and on‑call rota.
• Undertake neurodevelopmental and general paediatric outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees.

Skills

Clinical skills

Developmental assessment

ADHD

ASD

Time management

Education

MRCPCH or equivalent

GMC paediatrics Specialist Register eligibility (CCT)

Level 3 child protection

APLS certification

NLS certification

ADOS or similar ASD assessment tool

Tools

SOGS II

ADOS

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Paediatrics - Neurodevelopment Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed Term Locum Consultant Paediatrics) Hours Part time - 32 hours per week (Attending and On Calls) Job ref 343-LCON-221

Site Epsom Hosital Town Epsom Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a Locum Consultant Paediatrician at Epsom General Hospital to support the delivery of paediatric services across North Surrey. This fixed-term post has been created to provide cover following consultant retirements, with the intention of recruiting to a substantive position in the future.

The successful applicant will be primarily based at Epsom General Hospital, although cross-site working may be required to meet service needs. Epsom Hospital provides an integrated paediatric service, with acute and community teams working closely together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The post holder will contribute to the acute paediatric service, including participation in the Consultant of the Week rota, inpatient ward rounds and the consultant on-call rota. They will also undertake neurodevelopmental and general paediatric outpatient clinics, supporting children and young people with a broad range of health and developmental needs.

The successful applicant will join a supportive team of 16 Consultants and 2 Associate Specialists, supported by 9 middle-grade doctors and 8 junior doctors working across the Emergency Department, inpatient ward, day‑case unit and Special Care Baby Unit. The multidisciplinary team includes Clinical Nurse Specialists in Neurodevelopment, Neurodisability and Epilepsy.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities and Duties

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

1. To, at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.

2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.

4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).

6. To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.

7. To be responsible for the clinical management of out‑patients under your care.

8. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• The post holder will deliver community paediatric clinics including neurodevelopmental clinics. The clinics will mainly be held at Epsom General Hospital within the children’s outpatient department. The successful applicant will also take part in the acute paediatric service, including consultant of the week attending on the wards and taking part in the on‑call rota. As part of their general paediatric role they will also run general clinics.

Specific Duties of this post:

2. Specifically, the role will include:

• acute paediatrics including attending on the ward (consultant of the week) and on‑call 1:9/10
• monthly general paediatric clinic
• developmental assessment in all paediatric age groups
• assessment and management of specific neurodevelopmental conditions
• supporting statutory work

Person specification

Qualifications

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC in paediatrics or be within six months of obtaining CCT
• Level 3 child protection
• APLS certification
• NLS certification
• Ability to effectively use a developmental assessment tool such as SOGS II
• Qualified in ADOS or similar ASD assessment tool

Skills

• Be able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical skill and expertise in a broad range of paediatrics, including general and acute paediatrics, developmental and community paediatrics.
• Experience in developmental assessment, including specific neurodevelopmental assessments – ADHD, ASD, DCD.
• Personal time management skills

Experience

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
• Experience of supervising junior doctors
• Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups

Knowledge

• Audit/Research
• Supervision of post graduate trainees
• Ability to organise out‑patient waiting lists
• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
• Has attended a recognised management training event

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.