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Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Consultant in General Paediatrics with a focus on neonatal transition and paediatric surgical support at Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and supportive General Paediatric service, working across neonatal, surgical and general paediatric pathways to improve care for children and young people who require joined up medical oversight.
The post will strengthen consultant capacity for paediatric surgical ward support, neonatal transition ward rounds and multidisciplinary team working, alongside contribution to General Paediatric service weeks, outpatient activity, Advice and Guidance, and the consultant on-call rota.
The successful candidate will work closely with paediatric surgery, neonates, anaesthetics, nursing, therapy teams, specialty colleagues, primary care and community partners to support safe, timely and coordinated care.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will contribute to General Paediatric service weeks, including ward rounds, assessment of acutely unwell children, clinical decision making, trainee supervision and liaison with multidisciplinary colleagues.
The postholder will undertake General Paediatric outpatient clinics and associated clinical administration, ensuring timely correspondence, investigation follow-up and effective pathway management.
The role will also include Advice and Guidance to support primary care and partner services, helping to reduce avoidable referrals and improve timely access to specialist paediatric advice.
The successful candidate will participate in acute paediatric on calls, including evening shifts, unpredictable emergency work and weekend on call commitments, as set out in the final agreed job plan.
They will also contribute to clinical governance, audit, incident review, risk management, teaching, supervision and service improvement, and will provide reciprocal cover for consultant colleagues within the agreed job plan and service requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description for the main responsibilities, which are attached to this advert.
Karen Aucott
General Paediatrician
k.aucott@nhs.net
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.
Person specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to delegate appropriately.
- Able to work in a team.
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen’s Medical Centre campus
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- On the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics, or within six months of CCT at the time of scheduled interview. CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Completed training in Paediatrics / General Paediatrics, or training assessed to be equivalent by the GMC.
- Experience in acute and general paediatrics, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary working.
- Experience managing children and young people with complex medical needs, long-term conditions, safeguarding considerations and family-centred care planning.
- Evidence of ability to work across organisational boundaries with community, therapy, nursing, primary care and specialist teams.
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with children, young people, families and other health professionals.
- Experience working in the NHS.
- Valid Basic Life Support training.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
- Valid APLS training.
Desirable
- Additional experience or training in neonatal medicine, paediatric surgical liaison/support, peri-operative paediatric care, transitional care, ambulatory paediatrics or acute paediatrics.
- Experience of developing cross-specialty pathways.
- Experience of Advice and Guidance or referral management.
- Specific training in communication skills.
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- APLS instructor
Qualifications/Development
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Valid BLS training
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
- Additional relevant postgraduate qualification.
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
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This advert is for Consultant in Gen Paeds - Neonatal Transition and Surgical Support with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Queens Medical Centre. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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