Locum Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in Neurodisability

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in Neurodisability. The role includes providing a comprehensive General Paediatric service, supervising trainees, and a commitment to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates will need relevant qualifications, including GMC registration and RCPCH membership. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year pro rata, with generous staff benefits.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric neurodisability.
• Training in Child Protection/Safeguarding (Min Level 3).
• Experience in applying research outcomes to clinical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provision of a comprehensive General Paediatric service.
• Responsibility for continuing care & treatment of patients.
• Supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Teaching clinical skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Organizing & managing outpatient priorities

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Full Membership of RCPCH

CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in Neurodisability

The closing date is 14 January 2026

This is a locum appointment for UHDB Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Derbyshire Children’s Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, with additional services across all Trust sites including Queens Hospital Burton, Ripley, Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth peripheral clinics. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatrician to join our flexible team and complement the range of services provided.

Any applicant who wishes to work less than 10PA will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Paediatric Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Director for General Paediatrics in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Provision of a comprehensive General Paediatric service to UHDB NHS Foundation Trust & surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of illness, & the proper functioning of the department.

Responsibility for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
• On‑going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.

Key Facts about our Trust

• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job responsibilities

• Ability to offer expert opinion & take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the wide spectrum of paediatric disorders.
• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduate.
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.
• Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills.
• Please see job description for further information.

Qualifications / Specialist Listings

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application.
• Full Membership of RCPCH.
• APLS provider.
• Training in Child Protection/Safeguarding (Min Level 3).
• Paediatric neurodisability experience.
• APLS/instructor.
• Paediatric neurology experience.
• Paediatric palliative care experience.
• Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview.

Clinical Experience

• Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Evidence of taking supervised responsibility for clinical care of patients with acute and long‑term illness.

Management & Administrative Experience

• Experience of organising & managing e.g. outpatient priorities.
• Evidence of active participation in audit.

Teaching Experience

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Ability to innovate & develop new technology/methods where appropriate.
• Qualification in medical education.

Research Experience

• Experience of applying research outcomes to clinical problems.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Other Attributes

• Evidence of working effectively within a Multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit.
• Passion for paediatrics & developing the service.

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.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year – pro rata per annum