Locum Consultant General Paediatrician/Paediatric Assessment Unit

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great flexible working opportunities

Lease car scheme and Home Electronics

Generous annual leave and pension

Extensive staff health and well-being

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics to cover maternity leave within the PAU/General Paediatrics team. The post is 7.75 sessions per week (part-time) on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, with a pro rata salary in the NHS pay bands.

The Trust values flexible working, staff well-being, and extensive professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care for acutely unwell children, lead the PAU

Qualifications

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration is required.
• GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview time.
• Higher degree (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD) in Paediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care for acutely unwell children in PAU/General Paediatrics.
• Lead and supervise the PAU clinical team.
• Coordinate referral pathways with primary/community care.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development.
• Participate in teaching, research and development initiatives.
• Contribute to General Paediatric on-call rota and outpatient clinics.

Skills

MRCPCH by exam or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

GMC Specialist Register or within 6 mo

Higher Degree (MSC/MD/PhD) in Paediatr

Job description

Main area General Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover) Hours Part time - 7.75 sessions per week (7.75 PA) Job ref 411-ACU-26-8366258

Employer Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Trust Town Liverpool Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

Locum Consultant General Paediatrician/Paediatric Assessment Unit

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site.

We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Great flexible working opportunities
• Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programmes

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THE PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE WILL BE W/C 09th NOVEMBER 2026

This is afixed term postfor 12 months to cover Maternity Leave within the General Paedatrics / PAU team.

Alder Hey is a major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre serving children across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, Shropshire, and North Wales. With over 70,000 emergency attendances annually and a wide range of paediatric subspecialties on-site, we are proud to deliver world-class care in a purpose-built, child-friendly environment.

Main duties of the job

Our newly built PAU department is set to open in early 2027, offering direct urgent referrals from primary care and community teams, bypassing the Emergency Department. The unit provides rapid assessment, treatment, and discharge within a 12-hour window, aiming to reduce inpatient admissions and improve patient flow.

We are looking for a consultant who is passionate about acute paediatrics, committed to innovation, and eager to contribute to service development. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and play a key role in clinical decision-making, referral management, patient flow, and leadership.

Working for our organisation

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care and decision-making for acutely unwell children
• Lead and supervise the PAU clinical team
• Coordinate referral pathways and liaise with primary/community care
• Support quality improvement, clinical governance, and service innovation
• Participate in teaching, research, and development initiatives
• Contribute to the General Paediatric on-call rota and outpatient clinics

Please see attached Job Description for further detail.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MRCPCH by examination of equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• GMC Specialist Register or within 6 month of CCT at time of scheduled interview
• Higher Degree e.g MSC, MD, PhD in Paediatrics

Other

• Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements

Clinical Experience

• Valid BLS Training
• Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
• Experience working in NHS
• Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable.)
• Valid APLS or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Meets the requirements of the GMC’s 'Good Medical Practice'
• Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.

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.