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Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
21 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (from start date)
Posted Date
11 Jul 2025

Job overview

Fixed Term: 6 months | 7 PAs

We're looking for an accomplished locum consultant to join our busy Paediatric Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s. With around 65,000 annual attendances, we are a regional major trauma centre renowned for high-quality care, training, and consistent achievement of quality indicators.

You will work 7 PAs (including weekdays, weekend shifts, and on-call), with a flexible self-rostered consultant rota. This post offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with appropriate training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background.

Requirements:

  • Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine.
  • Commitment to contributing to 8am-midnight shop floor cover, 365 days a year.

If you are passionate about paediatric emergency care and want to be part of a dynamic, high-achieving team, we welcome your application.

Interviews to be held Monday 28th July 2025.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical:

  • Provide high-quality examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department
  • Supervise and support colleagues during clinical hours and on-call shifts.
  • Lead the trauma team, ensuring presence within 30 minutes of a trauma call if on call and off site .
  • Provide emergency on-call services, ensuring availability within 30 minutes.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the department and contribute to its efficient functioning.
  • Communicate with child protection services and help safeguard children.

Liaison

  • Collaborate with Trust management to optimise ED and Acute Assessment Unit resources, ensuring high-quality care and meeting Trust targets.
  • Contribute to audit, research, and governance, including responding to incidents and complaints.

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.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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