ConsultantPaediatricsFixed Term

General Paediatric Locum Consultant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Inadequate

Westcliff on sea

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

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About the role

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***

General Paediatric Locum Consultant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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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.

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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.

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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

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Person specification

Essential

MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
GMC Registration
MBBS or equivalent professional qualification
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
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)

Desirable

Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD,PhD in Paediatrics
SPIN training is the area of special interest i.e. Diabetes or Endocrine