Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Epilepsy

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant in General Paediatrics, with a special interest in epilepsy. The successful candidate will join an established and supportive department committed to providing excellent care with compassion.

The appointee will contribute to the delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU). The primary focus of the role is General Paediatrics, with opportunities to develop or expand a specialist interest in epilepsy, enhancing the department's existing provision. Where specialist experience permits, the postholder will also contribute to epilepsy clinics and participate in relevant multidisciplinary team meetings, supporting the development of the epilepsy service, contributing to specialist clinics, care pathways, audit and quality improvement activity.

The postholder will participate in clinical governance activity, including audit, incident review, guideline development and quality improvement initiatives. Opportunities exist to contribute to service redesign, workforce planning and operational improvement aligned to the Trust's strategic aims. Leadership or managerial responsibilities may be available for those with suitable interest and experience. The department has a strong commitment to the education of resident doctors, nurses, AHPs and medical students. Opportunities for involvement in simulation programmes, research, innovation and clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities / Main Duties

Inpatient ward cover, working alongside and supporting the Consultant of the Week to deliver high-quality ward-based care.
Paediatric Assessment Unit and emergency admissions cover, including timely assessment and management of acute presentations.
Outpatient clinics, with a focus on new patient assessments and ongoing management of general paediatric cases.
- Provide specialist epilepsy input to outpatient clinics.
- Participate in epilepsy MDTs, including joint working with neurology and neurodisability colleagues.
- Contribute to epilepsy care pathways, quality improvement projects, and audit.
- Support development of community and transition epilepsy service Subspecialty Interest - Epilepsy
  (If the appointed candidate holds the relevant expertise/qualifications)
Resident evening shifts in the Paediatric Assessment Unit (approximately six shifts per 10-week cycle), undertaken in collaboration with junior and middle-grade colleagues to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
No neonatal responsibilities are included in this post.
Opportunities for leadership, management, teaching, or service development, depending on the candidate's interests and experience.
A negotiable and flexible job plan, tailored to support the candidate's professional aspirations. This may include support for structured mentorship and development for newly appointed consultants.

About us

About Us

We are committed to providing excellent care with compassion, and we believe that creating a positive, supportive working environment is essential to achieving this. Our aim is for every member of staff to feel valued, empowered and well-supported, enabling us to deliver the highest standards of care for every patient, every time.

Our Strategic Aims

Our strategic aims outline our long-term ambitions and define the core focus of our organisation:

To expand and develop specialised and tertiary services
To deliver high-quality local services for the populations of Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
To enhance our workforce and strengthen our reputation through a commitment to education, research and innovation

Our Key Delivery Strategies

To support achievement of these strategic aims, we work to a set of delivery strategies that guide how we develop and improve our services:

Quality - ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care
Workforce and Organisational Development - attracting, developing and retaining a skilled, motivated and compassionate workforce
Digital and IT - improving digital capability to enhance clinical care, innovation and efficiency
Operational Effectiveness - optimising our processes, systems and resources to ensure sustainable and responsive service delivery

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-CA814

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR29HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
MRCPCH
Completed CCT in Paediatrics
Epilepsy Trained

Desirable

A higher qualification, e.g. MD PhD Diploma Masters

Experience and Skills

Essential

More than five years of experience working at middle grade level in general paediatrics
Valid APLS and NLS
Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice

Desirable

Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates

Training

Desirable

Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates

Management

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Leadership
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement

Desirable

Attendance at appropriate management, teaching, appraisal and mentorship courses.
Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
MRCPCH
Completed CCT in Paediatrics
Epilepsy Trained

Desirable

A higher qualification, e.g. MD PhD Diploma Masters

Experience and Skills

Essential

More than five years of experience working at middle grade level in general paediatrics
Valid APLS and NLS
Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice

Desirable

Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates

Training

Desirable

Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates

Management

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Leadership
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement

Desirable

Attendance at appropriate management, teaching, appraisal and mentorship courses.
Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR29HT

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR29HT

Employer's website

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