Locum Consultant Paediatrics | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking to appoint locum consultants in General Paediatrics. The role involves working between the Paediatric Emergency Department and the General Paediatric team, with responsibilities including patient triage and supporting the busy winter period. Candidates should expect a rotating schedule including weekend duties. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Work between Paediatric ED and General Paediatric ward to support flow.
• Participate in 1:3 weekday and weekend rota.
• Cover Paediatric Assessment Unit and A&E till 10pm.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint 3 fixed term locum consultants in General Paediatrics for a hybrid role of Senior Decision Making between the Paediatric Emergency Department and the General Paediatric team.

Responsibilities

• Work between Paediatric ED and General Paediatric ward to support flow and expedite triage and direct Paediatric patients to support the busy winter period.
• Participate in 1:3 weekday and weekend rota.
• Cover Paediatric Assessment Unit and A&E and be resident onsite till 10pm.
• Shift patterns will be 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, as part of the on-call rota.

Department

The Paediatric Department consists of a Children’s Ward (24 beds), Pluto day unit (6 beds) and Paediatric outpatient clinic. The department also provides Level 1 POSCU services at this site. The Level 2 Neonatal Unit has 30 cots, 4 of which are equipped for intensive care, 6 High Dependency and a 4-bed transitional care ward.

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. We offer flexible hours, generous benefits and opportunities for training.

More information

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Application

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This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025