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Paediatrics
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Consultant
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Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos
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432-MI2815
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Ipswich
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Ipswich
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£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
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03/03/2026 23:59

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Paediatrician with SI in Cardiology

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  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.

 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital in the Child Health CDG. 

We are inviting applications for a Consultant in Acute Paediatrics with a special interest in Cardiology. Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register or due to have completed CCT within 6 months of interview date.

Proposed Interview date- 27th March 2026.

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General

All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available.

The post-holder will: 

•    Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of  care
•    Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
•    Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
•    Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
•    Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Clinical Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities are:

•    General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rota
•    Specialist Clinics 
•    Outpatient clinics 
•    Operating: as per specialty
•    Teaching
•    Other care of inpatients or outpatients
•    Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
•    Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
•    Participation in Clinical Governance

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.  

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

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

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The job plan is expected to consist of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) 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.

Please see the Job Plan within the Job Description  for further information about duties

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • CCT or equivalent in paediatrics (or within 6 months of date of interview)
Meini prawf dymunol
  • EACVI Certification in Congenital Heart Disease Echocardiography (ECHO CHD)

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 5 years at ST4-8 level (or equivalent) or sufficient time to gain Level 2 and Level 3 RCPCH competencies.
  • Broad experience in general paediatrics and neonatal intensive care in the UK
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Clinical experience relevant to SPIN, or equivalent training

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Matthew James
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Clinical Lead
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