Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (from start date)
- Hours
- Part time - 8 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7181161
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/06/2025
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Fixed Term: 12 months | 8 PAs
We're looking for an accomplished locum consultant to join our busy Paediatric Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s. With around 65,000 annual attendances, we are a regional major trauma centre renowned for high-quality care, training, and consistent achievement of quality indicators.
You will work 8 PAs (including weekdays, weekend shifts, and on-call), with a flexible self-rostered consultant rota. This post offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with appropriate training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background.
Requirements:
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Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine.
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Commitment to contributing to 8am-midnight shop floor cover, 365 days a year.
If you are passionate about paediatric emergency care and want to be part of a dynamic, high-achieving team, we welcome your application.
Interviews to be held Friday 6th June 2025.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:
Clinical:
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Provide high-quality examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department
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Supervise and support colleagues during clinical hours and on-call shifts.
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Lead the trauma team, ensuring presence within 30 minutes of a trauma call if on call and off site .
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Provide emergency on-call services, ensuring availability within 30 minutes.
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Ensure the smooth operation of the department and contribute to its efficient functioning.
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Communicate with child protection services and help safeguard children.
Liaison
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Collaborate with Trust management to optimise ED and Acute Assessment Unit resources, ensuring high-quality care and meeting Trust targets.
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Contribute to audit, research, and governance, including responding to incidents and complaints.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Relevant specialist qualification (MRCPCH, FRCEM) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- APLS / EPLS provider
- Trauma course provider – ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent
- Safeguarding level 3
Desirable criteria
- APLS / EPLS (or equivalent ) instructor
- ATLS / ETC (or equivalent) Trauma course instructor
- Educational qualification
- CCT in Paediatric Emergency Medicine sub-specialty
Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine
Desirable criteria
- Experience at Consultant level (or equivalent).
Previous Training Management/Audit
Essential criteria
- Clear involvement in audit, Quality improvement and Governance projects
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
- Quality improvement project involvement
- Management /Leadership qualification
Academic Achievements Research/Publications
Essential criteria
- Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Desirable criteria
- Shown evidence of participation in relevant specialist research
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
- Ability to teach
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
- Good team management and able to prioritise well
Desirable criteria
- Leadership experience
- Instructor on APLS / ATLS / GIC or equivalent
- PG Education qualification
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, accountability, respect, excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Abi Hoyle
- Job title
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 271 7000
- Additional information
The listed phone number is the Trust's switchboard contact number. Please request to be transferred to Abi Hoyle via switchboard.
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