Job overview

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a part-time Locum Consultant General Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric allergy to work within Paediatric team. This is a Locum post commencing as soon as the successful applicant can take up the post. 

This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.   There will also be the opportunity to help us shape the future of services for children in the hospital and community.

Main duties of the job

This is a part-time Locum position at 8 PAs. The successful applicant would be expected to work one week in every ten (split between weekdays and weekends) to provide cover for the ward as part of the Consultant of the week model.

We are a very supportive department and will ensure the successful candidate has a Consultant mentor and the relevant peer support they require.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition -  we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.