Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Bradford is looking for a locum consultant in general paediatrics for a full-time role. The successful candidate will handle 8 ward weeks per year with double consultant cover, provide evening cover, and partake in the on-call rota. Essential qualifications include an MBChB or equivalent and MRCPCH (UK). This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 a year.

Qualifications

• Evidence of completing a period of approved training in General Paediatrics or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues affecting patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• 8 ward weeks/year with double consultant cover for Paediatric Wards.
• Participation in on-call rota.
• Contribute to safeguarding service for non-sexual abuse assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively

Education

MBChB or equivalent and MRCPCH (UK) or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting post which will involve the successful candidate undertaking a locum consultant post in general paediatric work and joining our existing paediatric consultants. General Paediatric duties include 8 ward weeks/year with double consultant cover for the Paediatric Wards. All children seen in CCDA and admitted to the Ward during the week will be officially under the care of the Ward Consultant unless already under the care of another Consultant. The Paediatric team have recently adopted a working pattern to provide resident evening cover of the wards until 21:30 throughout the week Monday to Friday and second consultant ward round support at the weekend 08:45‑14:00. Duties will also include participation in the on‑call rota and a contribution to delivering the safeguarding service for non‑sexual abuse assessments.

Duties

• 8 ward weeks/year with double consultant cover (The Week) for Paediatric Wards.
• Residential evening cover of wards until 21:30 Monday‑Friday.
• Second consultant ward round support at weekend 08:45‑14:00.
• Participation in on‑call rota.
• Contribute to safeguarding service for non‑sexual abuse assessments.
• Acute child protection medicals during general paediatric acute duties.
• Support planned medicals rota and keep level 3 safeguarding training up to date.

About Us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa
• Contract: Locum
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 389‑25‑7677‑978
• Job locations: Bradford Teaching Hospital, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Person Specification

Experience (essential)

• Evidence of completing a period of approved training in General Paediatrics or equivalent experience.

Experience (desirable)

• APLS instructor.
• Research experience leading to presentations of findings at learned societies or publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Formal training and experience in developmental assessment.

Skills (essential)

• Ability to perform the requirements of the post.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations.
• Ability to work effectively in multi‑professional teams.
• Experience of developing services through research, audit or literature review.

Skills (desirable)

• Training in delivery of educational programmes.

Knowledge (essential)

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
• Computer skills.

Knowledge (desirable)

• Training in delivery of educational programmes.

Qualifications (essential)

• MBChB or equivalent. MRCPCH (UK) or equivalent.

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

• Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Bradford Teaching Hospital, Bradford, BD9 6RJ
• Website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk