Job vacancy: Consultant in Paediatrics with Si in Endocrinology & Diabetes, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Ipswich

Job summary

Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 432-MI2807

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ipswich
Town: Ipswich
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/02/2026 23:59

Consultant in Paediatrics with Si in Endocrinology & Diabetes

Consultant

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job plan is expected to consist 10PA and the exact details of job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate after their appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week rota according to departmental requirements – currently on a 1:12 basis. There is usually one Consultant on call, covering general paediatrics in the morning and general paediatrics and neonates in the afternoon and an additional consultant on call for neonates in the morning.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in weekend and night on call cover.

The successful candidate will be expected to share outpatient responsibilities with a minimum of 3 paediatric clinics a week, depending on other commitments. Further discussion re exact composition of the role can be clarified and discussed with the Clinical Lead prior to application and will be reviewed in line with the prior experience of the appointee. This will be formally accepted and reviewed as part of the Job Planning process of the trust.

The successful candidate will be expected to share child protection/safeguarding work when “Consultant of the week”.

There will be an expectation to share work related to relevant committees, working groups, educational supervision, and training of staff within the department.

The successful candidate will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service to children and their families in East Suffolk.

The common aim is to develop the paediatric department in all aspects of clinical service plus teaching and research.

Consultant Job Plan (Non-consultant of the week)

On Call 1 in 12 weekdays 1700-2130 and on call from home overnight covering paediatric and neonatal unit

1 in 12 weekends weekends either Saturday or Sunday 0830-21.30 and on call overnight covering Paediatric and neonatal unit

1 in 12 consultant for the week for general paeds

3 neonatal weeks a year as consultant of the week

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

On GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT at time of scheduled interview)
MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Sub specialty training in diabetes, SPIN or commitment to post CCT SPIN training
Sub specialty training in Endocrinology

Desirable criteria

MD/PhD
APLS/NLS Instructor
PGCME

Experience

Essential criteria

Clinical experience and training in general paediatrics equivalent to 5 years at ST4-8 grade or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to lead and work as part of multi-disciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels.

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Dr Matthew James

Job title

Clinical Lead

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01473 712233

Additional information

or Rachel Pyman, General Manager

[email protected]

01206 747474.

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