University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in Neurodisability

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

This is a locum appointment for UHDB Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Derbyshire Children's Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, although other services are provided across all the Trust sites including the Queens Hospital Burton site and peripheral clinics at Ripley, Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatrician to join our flexible team and compliment the range of services provided.

Any applicant who wishes to work less than 10PA will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed; modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Paediatric Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Director for the General paediatrics in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Provision of a comprehensive General Paediatric service to UHDB NHS Foundation Trust & surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of illness, & the proper functioning of the department

Responsibility for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, & training of your staff

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-7619646-FB

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to offer expert opinion & take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the wide spectrum of paediatric disorders.

Experience of &commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduate

Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees

Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills

Please see job description for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to offer expert opinion & take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the wide spectrum of paediatric disorders.

Experience of &commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduate

Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees

Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills

Please see job description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Specialist Listings

Essential

  • MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application
  • Full Membership of RCPCH
  • APLS provider
  • Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
  • Paediatric neurodisability experience

Desirable

  • APLS/ instructor
  • Paediatric neurology experience
  • Paediatric palliative care experience
  • Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
  • Evidence of taking supervised responsibility for clinical care of patients with acute and long-term illness.

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising & managing e.g. outpatient priorities
  • Evidence of active participation in audit.

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
  • Ability to innovate & develop new technology/methods where appropriate

Desirable

  • Qualification in medical education

Research Experience

Essential

  • Experience of applying research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of working effectively within a Multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
  • Passion for paediatrics & developing the service
Person Specification

Qualifications / Specialist Listings

Essential

  • MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application
  • Full Membership of RCPCH
  • APLS provider
  • Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
  • Paediatric neurodisability experience

Desirable

  • APLS/ instructor
  • Paediatric neurology experience
  • Paediatric palliative care experience
  • Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
  • Evidence of taking supervised responsibility for clinical care of patients with acute and long-term illness.

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising & managing e.g. outpatient priorities
  • Evidence of active participation in audit.

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
  • Ability to innovate & develop new technology/methods where appropriate

Desirable

  • Qualification in medical education

Research Experience

Essential

  • Experience of applying research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of working effectively within a Multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
  • Passion for paediatrics & developing the service

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for Paediatrics

Dr Donna Traves

donna.traves@nhs.net

01332786441

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-7619646-FB

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


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