Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Paediatrics

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint 3 fixed term locum consultants in General Paediatrics for a hybrid role of Senior Decision Making between the Paediatric Emergency Department and the General Paediatricteam

Main duties of the job

The proposed job plan is annualised based on a 42-week working year for 3 months. The post holders will work between Paediatric ED and General Paediatric ward, to support flow and expedite triage and direct to Paediatric patients to support the busy winter period.This post will participate in 1:3 weekday and weekend rota. Consultants will be expected to cover paediatric assessment unit and A&E and be resident onsite till 10pm, the shift patterns will be 12 hours per day 7 days a week between 3 8PA consultantsThe Paediatric Department consists of a Children's Ward (24 beds), Pluto day unit (6 beds) and Paediatric outpatient clinic. The department also provides Level 1 POSCU services at this site. The Level 2 Neonatal Unit has 30 cots, 4 of which are equipped for intensive care, 6 High Dependency anda 4-bed transitional care ward

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London Weighting ( pro rata )

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Locum consultant Paeds

Job locations

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Paediatrics
  • Registered with the GMC and within 6 months of being accepted for the specialist register for paediatrics at the time of interview
  • Fellowship / Membership of relevant Royal College Of Paediatrics & Child Health / equivalent
  • APLS/NLS provider
  • Level 3 Child Protection training

Desirable

  • APLS/NLS Instructor

Others

Essential

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad Experience in general paediatrics at Consultant or SpR level
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to take independent and full responsibility of clinical care of paediatric patients
  • Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Calm under pressure
  • Self-contained with an ability to support team members
  • Enthusiasm to participate and teach in dept educational & sim programme
  • Effective communication and organisational skills
  • Self awareness
Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Paediatrics
  • Registered with the GMC and within 6 months of being accepted for the specialist register for paediatrics at the time of interview
  • Fellowship / Membership of relevant Royal College Of Paediatrics & Child Health / equivalent
  • APLS/NLS provider
  • Level 3 Child Protection training

Desirable

  • APLS/NLS Instructor

Others

Essential

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad Experience in general paediatrics at Consultant or SpR level
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to take independent and full responsibility of clinical care of paediatric patients
  • Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Calm under pressure
  • Self-contained with an ability to support team members
  • Enthusiasm to participate and teach in dept educational & sim programme
  • Effective communication and organisational skills
  • Self awareness

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatrician

Shye Wei-Wong

shye.wong@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London Weighting ( pro rata )

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Locum consultant Paeds

Job locations

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


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