Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM). This is a Less Than Full Time (LTFT) consisting of 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) to commence March 2026 for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic colleague to join our Paediatric Department. The post will be based primarily in the paediatric ED department and paediatric outpatients. The post holder will job share with a colleague to cover the paediatric emergency department (PED) on a 1:5 week rotating basis which includes a rapid access clinic and telephone advice service for local GPs. Outpatient clinics will be part of the timetable during non-PED attending weeks. There is opportunity to continue to develop expertise in an area of paediatric sub-speciality interest if this fits within the departmental or regional need.
The post is built around a 6 programmed activity (PA) job plan
Main duties of the job
Acute Paediatrics
A completely new Paediatric Integrated Unit (PIU) opened in May 2022. The paediatric ward, Rainbow Children's Unit, incorporates a 4 bedded HDU, 2 paediatric oncology beds, 2 adolescent beds and a further 9 standard inpatient beds to the latest modern standards. The PIU includes an additional 10 bedded paediatric day unit and a 7 bedded paediatric short stay unit.
The Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) area within CUH emergency department caters for approximately one third (approx. 25,000 children annually) of all attendances and due to the diverse population in the Croydon area we see a wide variety of acute pathology. A completely new Emergency Department (including PED) opened in December 2018. The new PED has state of the art facilities including two high specification paediatric resus cubicles and a paediatric HDU cubicle.
Paediatric out-patients is based in The Willows outpatient department, newly re-opened in Dec 2023, where both general Paediatric, Neonatal and sub-specialty Paediatric clinics are held.
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About us
Croydon borough is the largest (by population) in London. The population is diverse, with a mixedpopulation and younger than average population. Most local population statistics present a similarlymixed picture with pockets of affluence as well as pockets of poverty. This diversity in the localpopulation translates into a high level of diversity of Paediatric medicine practiced in the hospitalsetting. It makes Croydon University Hospital an attractive place to work for a Paediatrician looking topractice the fullest range of Paediatric skills.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has a commitment to support the care of children and young peoplefrom the local population and support the service development of the Paediatric department as one ofthe key services provided by the trust. In line with this policy community and acute Paediatric serviceswere both brought into the newly formed Integrated Women, Children & Sexual Health directorate in2012.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a less than full time locum maternity cover post to ensure the acute Paediatric department at Croydon University Hospital continues to deliver excellent high quality, patient centred, and responsive care. We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic colleague to join our Paediatric Department.
Engagement with key professionals is critical, including ED staff, community staff and subspecialty colleagues. The post holder will form part of a dynamic team of thirteen paediatric consultants providing care across a wide range of specialties. S/he will be expected to have experience in a wide range of General Paediatric and Neonatal conditions, from acute management to long term follow up where appropriate.
Neonatal cover (Level 2) cover for out of hours on call is also part of this post.
The post is built around a 6PA job plan (more detailed breakdown at end). This post is a job share with another colleague to cover the attending in the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) 1 in 5 weeks. This breaks down into covering 1 in 10 Wednesdays and 1 in 5 Thursdays and Fridays between 0830hrs and 1700hrs. The other four weeks include outpatient clinics, administrative sessions, and SPA time. Annual leave will be covered internally. The on-call rota will be based on a 13 FTE consultant rota, of which this post covers 0.5 FTE. When on call, the post holder is expected to cross cover General Paediatrics, Neonatology (Level 2 unit) and Paediatric emergencies within the paediatric emergency department (PED). When on call, the post holder is expected to be on site until 22:00 hrs to ensure compliance with HLP London Quality standards of consultant presence during hours of peak activity.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a less than full time locum maternity cover post to ensure the acute Paediatric department at Croydon University Hospital continues to deliver excellent high quality, patient centred, and responsive care. We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic colleague to join our Paediatric Department.
Engagement with key professionals is critical, including ED staff, community staff and subspecialty colleagues. The post holder will form part of a dynamic team of thirteen paediatric consultants providing care across a wide range of specialties. S/he will be expected to have experience in a wide range of General Paediatric and Neonatal conditions, from acute management to long term follow up where appropriate.
Neonatal cover (Level 2) cover for out of hours on call is also part of this post.
The post is built around a 6PA job plan (more detailed breakdown at end). This post is a job share with another colleague to cover the attending in the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) 1 in 5 weeks. This breaks down into covering 1 in 10 Wednesdays and 1 in 5 Thursdays and Fridays between 0830hrs and 1700hrs. The other four weeks include outpatient clinics, administrative sessions, and SPA time. Annual leave will be covered internally. The on-call rota will be based on a 13 FTE consultant rota, of which this post covers 0.5 FTE. When on call, the post holder is expected to cross cover General Paediatrics, Neonatology (Level 2 unit) and Paediatric emergencies within the paediatric emergency department (PED). When on call, the post holder is expected to be on site until 22:00 hrs to ensure compliance with HLP London Quality standards of consultant presence during hours of peak activity.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH
- Inclusion in the specialist register for Paediatrics or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment.
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Subspecialty certificate of completion in neonatology or SPIN module in neonatology
Experience
Essential
- Broad Neonatal and General Paediatric experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Resuscitation of sick infants and children, APLS & NLS
- Adequate training in Child Safeguarding
Desirable
- APLS and/or NLS instructor status
Management and leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Involvement in setting up services and service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH
- Inclusion in the specialist register for Paediatrics or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment.
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Subspecialty certificate of completion in neonatology or SPIN module in neonatology
Experience
Essential
- Broad Neonatal and General Paediatric experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Resuscitation of sick infants and children, APLS & NLS
- Adequate training in Child Safeguarding
Desirable
- APLS and/or NLS instructor status
Management and leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Involvement in setting up services and service delivery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
