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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent: Consultant Category A - 3% oncall supplement
Hours
Part time - 8 sessions per week (Consultant Category A - 3% oncall supplement)
Job ref
391-RFL-7381265
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum (pro rata) plus London Weghting
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
14/10/2025

Employer heading

NHS

Consultant in Paediatrics (special interest Safeguarding)

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a substantive consultant in General Paediatrics with a special interest in Child Safeguarding, as the postholder will contribute to CMPE supervision and other Safeguarding
work. 

The proposed job plan is annualised based on a 42-week working year. The working pattern will include duties covering paediatric ward for attending weeks, Ward & ED when on call, outpatient clinics & out of
hours cover. Each activity has a tariff in terms of PAs e.g., an outpatient clinic provides 1.25 PAs.

Main duties of the job

This post will participate in 1:12 weekday and weekend on call rota. The department is working towards achieving the 14hr standard and Consultants will be expected to cover paediatric assessment unit and
A&E and be resident onsite till 9 PM during weekday on calls and 6pm for weekends. 

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. 

Working for our organisation

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

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Paediatrics
  • Registered with the GMC
  • Membership of relevant Royal College Of Paediatrics & Child Health / equivalent
  • Level 3 Child Protection training
Desirable criteria
  • APLS/NLS Instructor

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Broad Experience in general paediatrics at Consultant or SpR level
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered
  • Experience in undertaking Child Protection Medical Examinations
  • Ability to take independent and full responsibility of clinical care of paediatric patients
Desirable criteria
  • Safeguarding SPIN (Special Interest) or equivalent training

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shye Wei Wong
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
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