Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics with interest in Epilepsy

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics with an interest in Epilepsy. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant city known for its rich culture and beautiful countryside. You'll be joining a team committed to delivering exceptional care in a supportive environment. The position involves both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, allowing you to make a significant impact on children's health. If you are passionate about paediatrics and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare institution, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for career development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• CCT or equivalent in General Paediatrics required.
• Interest in Paediatric Epilepsy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of inpatient and outpatient general paediatrics.
• Take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Skills

General Paediatrics

Paediatric Epilepsy

Safeguarding

Acute Paediatric Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

CCT or equivalent in General Paediatrics

Higher academic qualification (MD, PhD)

Job description

Locum Consultant in General Paediatrics with interest in Epilepsy

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Until beginning of July 2026 with ideal start date beginning of July 2025) Hours Part time - 8.5 sessions per week Job ref 387-WC6701-DH

Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 02/06/2025

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join the department of General Paediatrics. We are offering 1 x 8.5 PA locum post to start as close as possible to beginning of July for 12 months from this date. This role will support the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient general paediatrics. Applicants should have a CCT or equivalent in General Paediatrics or be listed on the GMC’s specialistregister via CESR route. An interest in Paediatric Epilepsy is desirable although not essential.

The BRHC is the paediatric major trauma centre for the South West region and is the only dedicated hospital for children in the South West of England. Bristol was voted best place to live in the UK in 2017 by the Sunday Times. It is a vibrant city with easy access to the countryside and coast of the Southwest of England and South Wales.

Main duties of the job

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

IMPORTANT:

1. Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to high volumes of applications, vacancies may be closed before the closing date.

2. As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

3. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• RCPCH SPIN module in epilepsy or equivalent experience *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy and safeguarding
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of of general paediatrics, paediatric epilepsy and safeguarding children and young people
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care
• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

· Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

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.

Name Dr Daphin Fernandez Job title Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Epilepsy Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Rosie Fish, Consultant Paediatrician: [e-mail] .