Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 390-WAC-BR-7355
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MSE
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £109,725 Per Annum (Pro rata for part time) - YC72
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatrician (with various special interests)
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for five Consultant Paediatricians (full time) with a special interest to join our close knit and engaged team, complementing our established team of 16 consultants, providing attending and on-call services for our General Paediatrics and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
We have 2 roles, which will be mainly based at Basildon, for which we would expect you to have a special interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology or Epilepsy, and 3 roles, mainly based at Broomfield, which we would expect you to have a special interest in Safeguarding, Neonates and Cardiology and Ambulatory Care.
Are you interested but do not currently have the relevant experience, please apply as we are pleased to be able to offer support and development for these roles.
For those with a special interest there will also be opportunities for the to undertake and develop expertise in other areas as per above. Please note the Appointments Advisory Committee has been scheduled for 11th December 2025 at Southend University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the roles, outlined below, are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Specialist interests as outlined above are essential.
It is expected the candidate will maintain APLS/NLS provider status and keep up to date with current developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.
AS one of our Paediatric Consultants you will be expected to, provide clinical leadership, set standards of clinical care, participate in the development of acute child health services and promote integration between primary and secondary care services and preventative health.
Your role will entail undertaking 3 outpatient sessions per week and the expectation that you have the abilities to set up and work in a multi-disciplinary team and have clinical accountability for the day-to-day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.
Your role will involve working with colleagues in the level 2 neonatal department, providing an effective and safe neonatal service, the expectation that you will further develop clinical protocols and guidelines and maintain involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Paediatric Consultant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please note the Appointments Advisory Committee has been scheduled for 11th December 2025 at Southend University Hospital.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
- Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS, BLS, NLS and Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable criteria
- SPIN training in the area of special interest t i.e. Safeguarding, Neonates and Cardiology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
Desirable criteria
- Specialist interest in Rheumatology or Diabetes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kilali Ominu-Evbota
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07920159135
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