Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (N/A)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 151-WPHLCON-35
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant General Paediatrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for the appointment of a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Paediatrics at Frimley Health Foundation NHS Trust (at the Wexham Park Hospital site).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of 20 dedicated WTE Acute Paediatric Consultants.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.
Main duties of the job
There will be a general OP clinic per week, in addition to PAU or Ward cover or the Neonatal Unit as needed. Instead of PAU work you may need to conduct Child Protection Medicals as needed.
You will be working with a dynamic group of consultants who support each other, flexibility will be key and makes this role suitable for an individual who is on the specialty register but may not have Consultant level experience. There will be some on call and weekend work.
Working for our organisation
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join Us
Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be working with a dynamic group of consultants who support each other. We work flexibly.
Each week we have two Consultants attending, one for Paediatrics, and one for Neonates. When attending the Paediatrics Ward, the post holder will be responsible for the Paediatric Ward and HDU. When attending the Neonatal Unit the post holder will be responsible for the babies on the Neonatal unit, Delivery suite, postnatal ward and transitional care.
We provide a consultant delivered GP Hotline Service Mon – Fri 0900-1800 taking acute referrals and providing advice and guidance.
On call for out-of-hours Consultant cover will be 1 in 12, covering both Paediatrics and Neonates; when on call the consultants are expected to attend the night handover. All patients are reviewed by a consultant within 14 hours of a decision to admit. The weekend cover is split between 2 consultants who split their attending week on the Children’s ward. We supervise every handover.
This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Primary medical degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full GMC registration/on specialist register of GMC
- NLS and APLS
Desirable criteria
- NLS / APLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential criteria
- Accreditation in HST in 5 years of Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST
Desirable criteria
- Six months tertiary neonatology or equivalent experience
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff/medical students
- Participation in clinical audit
- Participation in Department/Trust research projects
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Innovation
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Published research (peer reviewed)
Special requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to travel between sites
- Able to meet the requirements of the post
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
- Dr Domna Alexopoulou
- Job title
- Neonatology Lead, Upper School TPD for Paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006154605
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