Paediatric Emergency Medicine Locum Consultant (8 PAs)

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine to join our busy Emergency Department, providing high‑quality care to around 65,000 annual attendances. The post is fixed term for 4 months, part‑time 8 PAs per week with a self‑rostered rota, covering weekdays, weekends and on‑call.

Interview date 23 November 2026. Required: appropriate training in paediatric emergency medicine, Full GMC Registration and CCT or near completion; strong

Qualifications

• Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine.
• Clear involvement in audit, quality improvement and governance projects.
• Interest in clinical research and teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality examination, diagnosis and treatment in the ED.
• Supervise and support colleagues during clinical hours and on-call.
• Lead the trauma team with rapid 30-minute response when on call.
• Deliver emergency on‑call services and ensure departmental efficiency.
• Coordinate with child protection services and Trust management.

Skills

Communication with children and carers

Teamwork

Teaching

Leadership

On-call management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

CCT in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

APLS / EPLS provider

ATLS / CAT or equivalent trauma course

Safeguarding level 3

APLS / EPLS instructor

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine to join our busy Emergency Department, providing high‑quality care to around 65,000 annual attendances. The post is fixed term for 4 months, part‑time 8 PAs per week with a self‑rostered rota, covering weekdays, weekends and on‑call.

Interview date 23 November 2026. Required: appropriate training in paediatric emergency medicine, Full GMC Registration and CCT or near completion; strong