Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine to join our busy ED serving around 65,000 annual attendances.

The role covers 8 programmed activities including weekdays, weekends, and on-call with a flexible self-rostering rota; a competitive fixed-term, part-time post with strong team support and opportunities for teaching, audit, and service improvement.

Interviews expected 23 November 2026; closing date 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.
• CCT in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT.
• APLS / EPLS provider.
• Trauma course provider - ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent.
• Safeguarding level 3.
• APLS / EPLS (or equivalent ) instructor

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department
• Supervise and support colleagues during clinical hours and on-call shifts.
• Lead the trauma team, ensuring presence within 30 minutes of a trauma call if on call and off site .
• Provide emergency on-call services, ensuring availability within 30 minutes.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the department and contribute to its efficient functioning.
• Communicate with child protection services and help safeguard children.
• Collaborate with Trust management to optimise ED and Acute Assessment Unit resources, ensuring high-quality care and meeting Trust targets.
• Contribute to audit, research, and governance, including responding to incidents and complaints

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Emergency leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

CCT in paediatric emergency medicine or equivalent

APLS / EPLS provider

Trauma course provider - ATLS/ETC/CAT

Safeguarding level 3

APLS / EPLS instructor

Job description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 13 November 2026

We're looking for an accomplished locum consultant to join our busy Paediatric Emergency Department at Sheffield Children's. With around 65,000 annual attendances, we are a regional major trauma centre renowned for high-quality care, training, and consistent achievement of quality indicators.

You will work 8 PAs (including weekdays, weekend shifts, and on-call), with a flexible self-rostered consultant rota. This post offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with appropriate training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background.

Requirements:

Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine.

Commitment to contributing to 8am-midnight shop floor cover, 365 days a year.

If you are passionate about paediatric emergency care and want to be part of a dynamic, high-achieving team, we welcome your application.

Interviews expected to be held on Monday 23rd November 2026.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical:

Provide high-quality examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department

Supervise and support colleagues during clinical hours and on-call shifts.

Lead the trauma team, ensuring presence within 30 minutes of a trauma call if on call and off site .

Provide emergency on-call services, ensuring availability within 30 minutes.

Ensure the smooth operation of the department and contribute to its efficient functioning.

Communicate with child protection services and help safeguard children.

Collaborate with Trust management to optimise ED and Acute Assessment Unit resources, ensuring high-quality care and meeting Trust targets.

Contribute to audit, research, and governance, including responding to incidents and complaints.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• APLS / EPLS provider
• Trauma course provider - ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent
• Safeguarding level 3
• APLS / EPLS (or equivalent ) instructor

Knowledge/Previous Experience

• Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine

Previous Training Management/Audit

• Clear involvement in audit, Quality improvement and Governance projects
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
• Quality improvement project involvement

Academic Achievements Research/Publications

• Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
• Shown evidence of participation in relevant specialist research

Skills

• Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
• Ability to teach
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
• Instructor on APLS / ATLS / GIC or equivalent

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, accountability, respect, excellence

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.

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-26-8382874

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust