# Locum Consultant in Paediatric Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-paediatric-medicine/44ace3be-764f-4a44-acd6-f46132489a11 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-paediatric-medicine/44ace3be-764f-4a44-acd6-f46132489a11.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Leeds General Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113565.00 to £150569.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T12:17:45.628Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-0901 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2050&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Locum Consultant in the department of Paediatric Medicine This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatrician, with special interests in General Paediatrics. This post will be available from November this year for a period of 6 months. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Paediatrics in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. The role has a vast mixture of secondary and tertiary paediatrics supporting an extensive array of other tertiary specialists across Leeds Childrens Hospital. The role will include acute work in the Childrens Assessment and Treatment unit (CAT) and on the Childrens inpatient wards, as well as outpatient work in the form of general paediatric clinics Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Avanish Tantry Lead Clinician for General Paediatric Medicine Email: avanish.tantry@nhs.net Tel 0113 392 0735 ### Main duties of the job This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in General Paediatrics for 6 months. This post will deliver 10PAs supporting the General Paediatric Medicine Team at Leeds Childrens Hospital at Leeds General Infirmary team. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Paediatrics in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. The role has a vast mixture of secondary and tertiary paediatrics supporting an extensive array of other tertiary specialists across Leeds Childrens Hospital. The role will include acute work in the Childrens Assessment and Treatment unit (CAT) and on the Childrens inpatient wards, as well as outpatient work in the form of general paediatric clinics. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Avanish Tantry Lead Clinician for General Paediatric Medicine Email: avanish.tantry@nhs.netTel 0113 392 0735 INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week Commencing 28th September 2026 ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 07 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff - Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 6 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 002048 - Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Avanish Tantry Lead Clinician avanish.tantry@nhs.net 0113 3920735 Shortlisting Date: 21st September Interview Date: w/c 28th September Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A & E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be :Patient-centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable & Empowered. What you will bring to the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our existing group of consultants who are all highly motivated and committed to developing excellent services for patients. The expectations of all members of the multi-disciplinary team are high. The team consists of consultants with various specialist interests, including immunology and infectious diseases, respiratory, nephrology, eating disorders and secondary epilepsy. The role will include acute work in the Children’s Assessment and Treatment unit (CAT) and on the Children’s inpatient wards, as well as outpatient work in the form of general paediatric clinics.The role has a vast mixture of secondary and tertiary paediatrics supporting an extensive array of other tertiary specialists across Leeds Children’s Hospital. Leeds Children’s Hospital caters to every paediatric sub-specialty under one roof. It also has close links with the adult hospital, within the same building, which enables smooth transition of care from paediatrics to adults.The team is developing exciting new pathways to make the department more efficient, improve patient experience as well as providing an excellent experience to resident doctors in training. Over the years there has been a significant overhaul of the workforce, and this has now resulted in the appointments of qualified advanced nurse practitioners, trainee ANPs, specialty doctors, and physician associates, who complement the resident doctor workforce. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities and Values **Essential** - We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our existing group of consultants who are all highly motivated and committed to developing excellent services for patients. - The expectations of all members of the multi-disciplinary team are high. - Patient-centered - Collaborative - Fair - Accountable - Empowered ### Equality, Safety and Governance **Essential** - The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. - The jobholder must comply with agreed safe working procedures, and report incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system. - During the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. You will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. - An offer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express condition that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Disclosure. ### Experience and Clinical Competence **Essential** - The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of general paediatrics. ### Clinical and Professional Responsibilities **Essential** - The post-holder, as a practitioner with continuing responsibility for the care of patients must be able to respond promptly to emergency calls from the Hospital. - A consultant is required to reside within 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from their principal place of work unless an employing organisation agrees that they may reside at a greater distance. - A consultant must be contactable by telephone. - The consultant must ensure that there are clear and effective arrangements so that the employing organisation can contact him or her immediately at any time during a period when he or she is on call. - The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. - The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. ### Qualifications and Professional Registration **Essential** - Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. - Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further. ### Teaching, Audit, Research and Continuing Professional Development **Essential** - The post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds. - The post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds. - The appointee will be expected, with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching of postgraduates. - The candidate will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education. - The appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead in the following: Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines. - It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trust's clinical audit policy). **Desirable** - The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department. ## Documents - [Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3619&JobId=2050) - [Additional Advert (DOCX, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3542&JobId=2050) - [Personal Specification (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3541&JobId=2050) ## 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.