Paediatric Consultant

Job overview

This is a full time Consultant post (10 PA) in Paediatrics based at Russells Hall Hospital. Our team of highly motivated Consultants and Doctors span a vast range of specialties. You will work within a well-supported and multi-disciplined team, ensuring you reach your full potential. Our hospital is forward looking and well equipped, providing you with the very best environment to work in.

The appointee will be accountable to the Children’s Directorate which is within the Surgical Division at the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post (10PA) in General Paediatrics and will be based at Russells Hall Hospital.

The appointee will be expected to have SPIN training in specialty or CCT in paediatric specialty. This post includes providing clinical leadership, setting standards of clinical care, offering professional advice to doctors, nurses, Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups and promoting closer integration of primary and secondary health care services for children

Main duties of the job

• This is a non-resident post with current on-call commitments for acute paediatrics and neonates on a 1 in 9 basis, 5% supplement.  With the recruitment of additional Consultants will look to decrease the frequency.  To support the on-call Consultant there are 2 Registrar’s and 2 SHO’s/ ANNP’s resident on-site overnight.
• A minimum of 3 clinics per week (roughly 25% general and 75% specialty - actual numbers may change).
• Clinics will be be proportionately reduced to account for any theatre PAs.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Has a responsibility for teaching / training and educational supervision.
• Sets standards of clinical care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

The Job Description is approved from 09/04/2025 by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.