Job summary
There is one post for a General Paediatric Locum Consultant coming up to join the existing team.
You should be able to provide acute Paediatric emergency and ambulatory care and provide Consultant of the week cover on Paediatrics, Neonates and the Paediatrics Assessment unit as well as take on-call in both acute Paediatrics and neonatology.
Outpatient activities provide an opportunity to further develop special interest, and it is expected that the new Consultant will individually and within teams provide services in the above specialities.
***Please note this role is a maternity cover starting from Jul 2026 until July 2027***
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for one WTE Locum Consultant Paediatrician to join the department. The post will be based primarily in the Paediatric Department at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with responsibilities across the Trust.
There is an expectation that the post holders will have an interest, or experience, in Cardiology. If the successful candidates do not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role, which will be included in their job plan.
The posts will complement a team of 14 consultants to provide attending and on-call services for General Paediatrics and Level 1 Neonatal Unit.
On call: With this post the on-call commitments will become 1 in 14.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new Locum Consultant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new Locum Consultant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD,PhD in Paediatrics
- SPIN training is the area of special interest i.e. Diabetes or Endocrine
Skills
Essential
- Excellent team player and the ability to work with staff at all levels - evidenced in supporting information
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to manage and lead department
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general paediatrics and neonatal intensive care in the UK
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD,PhD in Paediatrics
- SPIN training is the area of special interest i.e. Diabetes or Endocrine
Skills
Essential
- Excellent team player and the ability to work with staff at all levels - evidenced in supporting information
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to manage and lead department
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general paediatrics and neonatal intensive care in the UK
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
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).
