Job summary The post advertised for a Consultant Paediatrician is a replacement for a substantive post to start from May 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). This represents an exciting opportunity to join an established Paediatric Consultant team working at Queen Elizabeth hospital Gateshead. Although this is a General Paediatric consultant post candidates with an additional special interest are encouraged to apply. This might include applicants with a CCT in Community Paediatrics who are looking for a hybrid post. There is also an opportunity for developing leadership roles within the department. Main duties of the job The post has up to 10PAs available which includes contributing to the general Paediatric service with some daytime support of the acute service, general Paediatric outpatient clinics and participating in the acute Paediatric consultant on-call rota at the QE Gateshead. Participating in the acute Paediatric consultant on-call rota would include covering the 8 cot Level 1 SCBU as well as general Paediatrics. Candidates must hold the MRCPCH (UK) or equivalent qualification and have CCT in General Paediatrics or be in an approved training program within 6 months of expected CCT date at time of interview. About us Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 297-6932389 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Avenue Gateshead NE9 6SX Job description Job responsibilities The Consultant will form part of the Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the Directorate. In addition, he or she will, undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and with the running of the Directorate. He/she will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the provision of the terms and conditions of service, he/she is expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The post-holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of his/her resident medical staff and will be required to devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. The post-holder will also be expected to teach medical students and nurses as required. In addition, the Consultant will be expected to undertake appropriate continuing medical education as required. Job description Job responsibilities The Consultant will form part of the Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the Directorate. In addition, he or she will, undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and with the running of the Directorate. He/she will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the provision of the terms and conditions of service, he/she is expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The post-holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of his/her resident medical staff and will be required to devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. The post-holder will also be expected to teach medical students and nurses as required. In addition, the Consultant will be expected to undertake appropriate continuing medical education as required. Person Specification Experience Essential NHS experience essential Essential MRCPCH(UK) Desirable CCT in general pediatrics - applicants are expected have this or to obtain it within the next 6 months Person Specification Experience Essential NHS experience essential Essential MRCPCH(UK) Desirable CCT in general pediatrics - applicants are expected have this or to obtain it within the next 6 months Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Avenue Gateshead NE9 6SX Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)