Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Full time)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 390-WAC-BA-6494
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Epilepsy
Locum Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatricians to join the team.
There is an expectation that the post holders will have an interest, or experience, in the special interests of epilepsy.
If the successful candidates do not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role.
These posts will complement a team of 17 consultants to provide attending and on-call services for General Paediatrics, Paediatric Assessment unit and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The specialist interests as outlined above are essential. It is expected the candidate will maintain APLS/NLS provider status, level 3 safeguarding training and keep up to date with mandatory training and current developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
· Provide clinical leadership.
· Set standards of clinical care
· Participate in the development of acute child health services.
· Promote integration between primary and secondary care services.
· Promote preventative health.
The post holder will undertake 2 general outpatient and 1 specialist clinic per week. The post holder will be expected to have the abilities to set up and work in a multi-disciplinary team and have clinical accountability for the day-to-day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.
The successful candidates will be expected to further develops clinical protocols and guidelines. The successful candidate will maintain involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting 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.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
- Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS and NLS
Desirable criteria
- SPIN training in special interest i.e. • Epilepsy
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sanjay Rawal
- Job title
- Clinical lead and Consultant Paediatrician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
- Additional information
For further queries please contact Dr Rawal via 01268 524900 ext 34825
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