# Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-emergency-medicine/dc1c40b7-a560-4033-986a-7bd3835b2040 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-emergency-medicine/dc1c40b7-a560-4033-986a-7bd3835b2040.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Sheffield Childrens Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 13.5 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-19T17:01:05.469Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Emergency_Medicine/Paediatric_Emergency_Medicine-v8067346 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8067346?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 2 x Substantive Posts (13.5 PAs Total) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and dynamic Paediatric Emergency Department through two substantive Consultant posts. About the Role Applications are welcomed from candidates with appropriate training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, whether from a Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine background. These are substantive Consultant posts based within the Paediatric Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Job share arrangements will be considered. The post holders will contribute to weekday and weekend working, including on call commitments, supporting consultant shop floor cover from 08:00 to midnight, 365 days a year. A self rostering consultant rota provides flexibility in working patterns. About You - Possess, or be within six months of receiving, a CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics with sub specialty accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at the time of appointment. - Demonstrate equivalent clinical experience if not following the traditional CCT route. - Show strong commitment to high quality paediatric emergency care and collaborative team working. Interviews expected to be held on Friday 25th September 2026. ### Main duties of the job - Provide senior clinical leadership in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of children presenting to the Emergency Department. - Supervise, support, and develop junior and middle-grade medical staff, including providing expert advice during on-call periods. - Lead trauma team responses and participate in the consultant on-call rota to ensure timely emergency care delivery. - Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Emergency Department, including safeguarding and child protection responsibilities. - Contribute to service improvement through multidisciplinary collaboration, audit, research, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff - Ability to teach - Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines - Good time management and able to prioritise well **Desirable** - Leadership experience - Instructor on APLS/ ATLS/ GIC or equivalent - PG Education qualification ### Demonstrates Trust Values **Essential** - Compassion, accountability, respect, excellence ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent - Relevant Specialist qualification or equivalent - Full GMC Registration - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT - MRCPCH by examination or equivalent - APLS / EPLS provider - Trauma course– ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent - Valid Safeguarding level 3 training - Valid BLS training - Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application **Desirable** - APLS instructor - Trauma course instructor - Educational qualification ### Knowledge & Previous Experience **Essential** - Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine **Desirable** - Experience at Consultant level (or equivalent) ### Previous Training Management/Audit **Essential** - Clear involvement in audit and Governance projects **Desirable** - Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants - Quality improvement project involvement - Management/Leadership qualification ### Academic Achievements, Research & Publications **Essential** - Has an interest in research and undertaken clinical projects **Desirable** - Shown evidence of participation in relevant specialist research ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [425-26-8067346 (pdf, 440.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10358419) ## 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.