Locum Paediatric Consultant: Flexible, Team‑Driven Care

Frimley Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Paediatrics at the Wexham Park Hospital site in Slough. The post sits within a team of 20 Acute Paediatric Consultants and offers a flexible, supportive environment with opportunities across PAU, ward, and neonatal care.

The role includes a weekly general OP clinic, potential child protection medicals, on-call duties (1 in 12) and weekend work, with flexible or hybrid patterns to support work-life balance and

Qualifications

• Essential: Primary medical degree and GMC registration with specialist register.
• MRCPCH or equivalent is required; NLS and APLS certifications advised.
• Ability to travel between sites and meet post requirements.
• Desirable: NLS/APLS Instructor status.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of consultants; support Paediatrics and Neonates.
• Attend Paediatrics Ward, Neonatal Unit, and Delivery suite as needed; may conduct Child Protection Medicals.
• Provide general OP clinic weekly and participate in on-call and weekend duties.
• Deliver GP Hotline service and support acute referrals with guidance.

Skills

Training & supervision

Clinical audit

Research projects

Leadership

Management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Primary medical degree

MRCPCH or equivalent

Full GMC registration/on specialist register

NLS and APLS

NLS/APLS Instructor status

Tools

None

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Paediatrics at the Wexham Park Hospital site in Slough. The post sits within a team of 20 Acute Paediatric Consultants and offers a flexible, supportive environment with opportunities across PAU, ward, and neonatal care.

The role includes a weekly general OP clinic, potential child protection medicals, on-call duties (1 in 12) and weekend work, with flexible or hybrid patterns to support work-life balance and