Consultant in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of the job role. Eligible applicants should have certification of training (CCT) in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine (or equivalent training) or be within 6 months of completing certification at the time of interview (18th March 2026)

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
• At least two years of training in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine at time of appointment
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training.
• Paediatric Basic Life Support training.

Desirable

• Current or previous National Grid post in Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Medicine
• Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Thorough and comprehensive experience in paediatric metabolic medicine including lysosomal storage disorders
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems within paediatric metabolic medicine

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Experience with Advanced care planning and palliative medicine

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and associated individual responsibilities
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Desirable

• Evidence of completed audit cycle

Research

Essential

• Willingness to contribute to clinical research
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
• Evidence of successful research grant application

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Experience of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification
• Qualification as Clinical and Educational Supervisor
• Evidence of postgraduate teaching

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
• Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions

Desirable

• Evidence of training in communication skills
• Evidence of equality and diversity training

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Demonstrates concordance with Trust Values

Other

Essential

• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites as necessitated by the role
• Meets professional health requirements.

Desirable

• To be a member of the British Inherited Metabolic Disorders Group and the Society for Inborn Errors of Metabolism

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).