# Consultant in General Paediatrics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Swansea Bay University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-general-paediatrics/bcb59a2b-5e91-42d7-a5f3-607924198e85 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-general-paediatrics/bcb59a2b-5e91-42d7-a5f3-607924198e85.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Swansea Bay University Health Board - **Town:** Swansea - **Region:** Swansea - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £114,099 - £166,585 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T07:52:08.184Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Swansea/Swansea/Swansea_Bay_University_Health_Board/Consultant_General_Paediatrics/Consultant_General_Paediatrics-v7922716 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7922716?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://sbuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We wish to appoint a Consultant Paediatrician to join our team of dedicated general paediatricians. We welcome applicants with a special interest in Respiratory, Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics, Oncology, or other relevant subspecialty areas. We are looking for a colleague who demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to develop additional skills in response to the evolving subspecialty needs of the department. You will be expected to participate in the Consultant on call rota (1:14) and current service week arrangements at Morriston Hospital.  undertaken. This is a ten-session post with appropriate sessions for supporting professional activities. Initially, the post will comprise 7 sessions of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 3 SPA sessions for the first three months to support new consultant induction and professional development. Following this period, the job plan will transition to 8 DCC sessions and 2 SPA sessions. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time (LTFT). Please note that the on-call commitment will remain at 1.0 WTE irrespective of LTFT status. ### Main duties of the job Your role as part of a multi-disciplinary team will include responsibility for the provision of clinical care for children and young people focusing on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Your management responsibilities will include the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. You will participate in the Consultant on call rota at Morriston Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board.  Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinic will be required to undertake such duties.  Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy. There may be changes to the consultant working patterns as part of improving workforce within the department. You will be required to comply with current procedures for the control of infection, including dress-code, to challenge non-compliance by colleagues, and to attend training in infection control provided by the Health Board. You may be asked to be the Educational Supervisor for trainees.  This will involve overseeing their training and being the initial source of advice for doctors regarding their careers. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. ## Job Details We wish to appoint a Consultant Paediatrician to join our team of dedicated general paediatricians. We welcome applicants with a special interest in Respiratory, Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics, Oncology, or other relevant subspecialty areas. We are looking for a colleague who demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to develop additional skills in response to the evolving subspecialty needs of the department. You will be expected to participate in the Consultant on call rota (1:14) and current service week arrangements at Morriston Hospital.  undertaken. This is a ten-session post with appropriate sessions for supporting professional activities. Initially, the post will comprise 7 sessions of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 3 SPA sessions for the first three months to support new consultant induction and professional development. Following this period, the job plan will transition to 8 DCC sessions and 2 SPA sessions. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time (LTFT). Please note that the on-call commitment will remain at 1.0 WTE irrespective of LTFT status. ## Job Description Your role as part of a multi-disciplinary team will include responsibility for the provision of clinical care for children and young people focusing on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Your management responsibilities will include the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. You will participate in the Consultant on call rota at Morriston Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board.  Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinic will be required to undertake such duties.  Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy. There may be changes to the consultant working patterns as part of improving workforce within the department. You will be required to comply with current procedures for the control of infection, including dress-code, to challenge non-compliance by colleagues, and to attend training in infection control provided by the Health Board. You may be asked to be the Educational Supervisor for trainees.  This will involve overseeing their training and being the initial source of advice for doctors regarding their careers. ## Responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (”Working Together”) - Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”) - Values partnership with other agencies (”Working Together”) - Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff - Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit **Desirable** - Evidence of undertaking or participating in clinical research ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered with the GMC - Licensed to practice - On Specialist Register with GMC, or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam, or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB, or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register - Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application - Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training - Valid BLS Training - MRCPCH or equivalent **Desirable** - Further relevant degree/diploma - Valid APLS and NLS ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate - Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change (”Working Together”) - Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”) - Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (“Caring for each other”) - Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”) - Understands information systems and technology ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks - Ability to undertake on-call - A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”) - Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development - Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2372) - [jd & ps bilingual (pdf, 984.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10200675) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2849) - [consultant general paediatrician - occupational health functional requirements form (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10206341) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.