# Locum Consultant in Paediatric Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-paediatric-surgery/d4fa7bb2-40a6-4d7e-908f-e6ffa10e58dc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-paediatric-surgery/d4fa7bb2-40a6-4d7e-908f-e6ffa10e58dc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Norwich - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatric Surgery - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (6 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-08T09:33:22.313Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Norwich/Norfolk_Norwich_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric/Paediatric-v8139740 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8139740?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a full time locum consultant appointment to cover unexpected absence in the department. The successful applicant would be part of a team of 6 Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeons for a duration for 6 months with a possibility to extend. This postholder will be expected to be proficient in Gastro intestinal surgery and neonatal surgery and is expected to cover the range of paediatric surgical cases during emergency rota, including urology and trauma. We are looking for someone with experience in Neonatal and General Paediatric Surgery and who would be able to undertake the clinical activities without any additional support. We expect the candidate to be appropriately certified for the competence by national body and be on specialist register with GMC.  A flexibility in undertaking routine activity is a must due to current resource availability and needs of the department. Please note this advert may be closed early once a sufficient number of applications have been received ### Main duties of the job The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals. All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust’s Clinical Governance programme.  This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management. The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and be expected to serve on this committee. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information. ## Person Specification ### Teaching **Essential** - Committed to teaching and training - Evidence of positive feedback regarding teaching and training skills. - Evidence of establishing and undertaking teaching sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. **Desirable** - Experience in formal teaching sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching ### Aptitudes **Essential** - Good communicator - Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. - Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. **Desirable** - Previous responsibility for service improvement. - Management skills ### Interests **Essential** - Commitment to develop special interest in GI Surgery - Commitment to Audit & Clinical Research. **Desirable** - Experience of running an MDT service in Paediatric GI surgery subspeciality including Gastrostomy and bowel management services. ### Experience **Essential** - Full Competence in emergency pediatric and neonatal Surgery. experience in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery including complex neonatal procedures. - Demonstrate appropriate progression and continuity in career in a timely manner. - Training in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery. - Publications and presentations in international conferences. - Ability to demonstrate high quality neonatal and paediatric surgery care through participation in governance processes. No active governance issues and full disclosure of any past issues. **Desirable** - Previous experience at consultant level or independent practice. - Wider experience in Paediatric GI - Good understanding of Governance aspects and understanding of complexity in delivery of high-quality care in paediatric surgery. - Published papers in area of special interest ### Circumstances **Essential** - Able to start as soon as possible - Flexible outlook on working hours. - Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time. - Full Driving Licence. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration with good standing on specialist register - Higher qualification in Paediatric Surgery e.g. FRCS(Paed) or equivalent **Desirable** - Additional Fellowships in GI or neonatal surgery - Thoracic Surgery experience ### Communications and Language Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff - Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries - Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. **Desirable** - Good presentation skills ## Documents - [useful links (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2809) - [staff benefits (pdf, 674.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=901) - [our nnuh lgbt+ staff network (pdf, 675.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2367) - [locum consultant jd july 2026 (pdf, 336.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10438304) - [our nnuh women's staff network (pdf, 103.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2473) - [our nnuh together staff network (pdf, 370.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2166) - [our nnuh diverse ability staff network (pdf, 607.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2424) ## 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.