Consultant in General Paediatrics

Consultant in General Paediatrics Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in General Paediatrics. The successful candidate will provide consultant-led care across acute, inpatient, and ambulatory paediatric services while participating in the paediatric on-call rota. This role supports the development and delivery of general paediatric services, ensuring high-quality care in accordance with national standards.

The post holder will have the chance to develop a subspecialty interest, such as respiratory care, while working within a multidisciplinary team. Collaboration with specialist nurses, allied health professionals, primary care, and tertiary centres is essential to deliver integrated care and enhance patient outcomes. Responsibilities include service development, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and teaching, all contributing to the ongoing enhancement and sustainability of general paediatric services.

Main Duties

• Work as part of a team of 10 acute paediatric consultants, with a rota that will become 1 in 10 once recruitment is complete.
• Participate in a hot week system where the consultant on call for general paediatrics has clinics cancelled for that week.
• Attend daily handovers, conduct ward rounds, and respond to emergencies as required in the Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, or the ward.
• Conduct safeguarding medicals at the request of police or social services and prepare reports.
• Manage outpatient clinics at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital, including new and follow-up appointments in general paediatrics and specialty clinics.
• Share resident on-call duties, which consist of five evening shifts over a ten-week period, equitably among acute paediatric consultants.
• Engage in service development, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and educational responsibilities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent qualification.
• Must be on the Specialist Register or have entry within six months.
• MRCPCH and completed CCT in Paediatrics.
• Over five years of experience working at a middle grade level in general paediatrics.
• Valid APLS and NLS certifications.
• Completed Level 3 Safeguarding Training.
• Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates is desirable.
• A higher qualification such as an MD, PhD, Diploma, or Masters is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development, education, research, and leadership.
• Access to modern education facilities and excellent study resources.
• Support for Continuing Medical Education, including dedicated time and funding.
• Established Consultant Leadership Programme and mentorship for newly appointed consultants.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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