Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Paediatrician

The closing date is 15 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Paediatrician.

This is a substantive joint post developed to provide care across two sites - The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH) and Wrexham Maelor Hospital - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The employer will be The RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT and the postholder will be involved in provision of services to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (Wrexham Maelor Hospital) through a service level agreement.

Main duties of the job

This post is a new 10 PA post created to provide additional support to the existing teams at RJAH and Wrexham Maelor with 5 PAs committed to role at each site. There is an expectation that the post holder will work with both RJAH and Wrexham Maelor teams to create an ethos that allows the continued provision and development of services at either site and also across sites where appropriate.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year 10 PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20250302534

Job locations

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Shropshire

SY10 7AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Duties:

The post is based on 5 programmed activities of work per week, subject to job planning review.

Main Duties:

All aspects of paediatric ward cover.

Assessment of all patients admitted to ward.

Governance - Management of Medical Input into development of guidelines, policies and audit.

Outpatient Paediatric Clinic care

Wrexham Maelor Hospital Trust Duties:

The post is based on 5 programmed activities of work per week, subject to job planning review.

Main Duties:

Outpatient Paediatric Clinic care

Governance - Management of Medical Input into development of guidelines, policies and audit.

The job plan is based on a full-time role of 10 PAs plus 0.5 of an additional direct clinical care PA. The 0.5 additional direct clinical care PA will be formallly identified within the job plan on commencement. If the successful candidate does not wish to accept the offer of the 0.5 additional direct PA, an adjustment to the direct clinical care PAs in the job plan will be make taking into account the needs of both RJAH and BCUHB.

Please see the job description for further detail.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Duties:

The post is based on 5 programmed activities of work per week, subject to job planning review.

Main Duties:

All aspects of paediatric ward cover.

Assessment of all patients admitted to ward.

Governance - Management of Medical Input into development of guidelines, policies and audit.

Outpatient Paediatric Clinic care

Wrexham Maelor Hospital Trust Duties:

The post is based on 5 programmed activities of work per week, subject to job planning review.

Main Duties:

Outpatient Paediatric Clinic care

Governance - Management of Medical Input into development of guidelines, policies and audit.

The job plan is based on a full-time role of 10 PAs plus 0.5 of an additional direct clinical care PA. The 0.5 additional direct clinical care PA will be formallly identified within the job plan on commencement. If the successful candidate does not wish to accept the offer of the 0.5 additional direct PA, an adjustment to the direct clinical care PAs in the job plan will be make taking into account the needs of both RJAH and BCUHB.

Please see the job description for further detail.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience and thorough understanding of Safeguarding Children/Child Protection in the context of the 'Working Together' philosophy'
  • Experience in stabilisation of acutely unwell children.
  • Proven Commitment to high standards clinical care delivery

Registration, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
  • MRCPCH/FRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
  • APLS and BLS in date
  • Valid Level 3 safeguarding training

Management

Essential

  • Experience in day to day organisation of child health services

Desirable

  • Leadership and or management course

Audit, Research and publication

Essential

  • Personal research experience and track record of publication
  • Proven experience of clinical audit
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience and thorough understanding of Safeguarding Children/Child Protection in the context of the 'Working Together' philosophy'
  • Experience in stabilisation of acutely unwell children.
  • Proven Commitment to high standards clinical care delivery

Registration, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
  • MRCPCH/FRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
  • APLS and BLS in date
  • Valid Level 3 safeguarding training

Management

Essential

  • Experience in day to day organisation of child health services

Desirable

  • Leadership and or management course

Audit, Research and publication

Essential

  • Personal research experience and track record of publication
  • Proven experience of clinical audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Shropshire

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Shropshire

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Clinical Lead

Richa Kulshrestha

richakulshrestha@nhs.net

016914040378

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year 10 PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20250302534

Job locations

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Shropshire

SY10 7AG


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