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Locum Consultant Paediatrician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Location
Salary
£121,264 per annum pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
13 May 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover)
Posted Date
29 Apr 2026

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for the post of Locum Consultant Paediatrician in Acute Paediatrics for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will join a team of thirteen Acute Consultant Peadiatricians and seven Consultant Neonatologists.

The post is a seven session post with a 1:9 on call commitment for General Paediatrics.

We are also running a 1:9 Consultant of the Week system as well as 1:9 Paediatric Assessment Unit provision as part of a total of a pro-rota 10-session contract. The contract is split into 5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) sessions in line with the Welsh Consultant Contract.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

  • Have responsibility for Acute General Paediatric services
  • Be expected to be actively involved in the clinical governance programme of the department, providing support to undergraduate and postgraduates as necessary
  • Ensure maintenance of relevant skills through continuing professional development with an annual appraisal
  • Provide clinical supervision for other paediatricians and clinical and educational supervision for specialist paediatric trainees
  • Participate in the relevant children’s management meetings for the service

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Dr Louise Phillips

Email:  [email protected]

Telephone:  03000 846330