Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a Locum Consultant General Paediatrician for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital to cover acute and outpatient care for Children and Young People in Manchester and Trafford.

The postholder will be contracted for an average of 10 programmed activities per week in general paediatrics and will contribute to general paediatrics hot weeks, second on weekends, resident shifts and non-resident on calls.

Responsibilities

• Hot week duties covering inpatients and new admissions Monday to Friday.
• Non-resident on calls from home.
• Resident on calls covering new evening admissions from 5–10 pm.
• 2.5 General Paediatric outpatient clinics per week.
• 6–7 weekends per year, some from 8am–2pm, and some to include out of hours on call.
• Time for administration arising from these duties.
• Time for educational supervision.

Job description

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is excited to advertise for a Locum Consultant General Paediatrician on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The postholder will join a team of 18 consultants to provide both acute and outpatient care for Children and Young People who live in Manchester and Trafford.

The appointee will be contracted for an average of 10 programmed activities per week in general paediatrics and will contribute to general paediatrics hot weeks, second on weekends, resident shifts and non-resident on calls. The exact job plan will be agreed with the appointee at commencement of the post, however a draft job plan is provided below for example.

General Paediatric Duties Will Include

• Hot week duties as one of 2 consultants covering inpatients and new admissions Monday to Friday or Monday to Sunday
• Non-resident on calls from home
• Resident on calls covering new evening admissions from 5 – 10 pm
• 2.5 General Paediatric outpatient clinics per week
• 6 – 7 weekends per year, some from 8am – 2pm, and some to include out of hours on call
• Time for administration arising from these duties
• Time for educational supervision

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daniel Mattison Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail]