Job summary Consultant in general paediatrics. This 10 PA (programmed activity) post is in general paediatrics covering general paediatric acute assessment and inpatient work, level 1 neonates, safeguarding, outpatients and on call. The post will include a small number of resident night shifts. Subspecialty interest is welcomed and may be accommodated within the job as part of the outpatient provision. The post holder will be part of a large integrated paediatric department with 13.75 WTE in the general paediatric team which is integrated with the community team (3.8WTE). This post has become available as the current post holder is relocating overseas. Main duties of the job The post will involve:1. Consultant of the week - working on the acute ward, admissions, day assessment and GP referrals2. On call - a resident evening shift followed by on call from home covering all paediatric areas. There is an expectation that the post holder will be able to return to hospital immediately and live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel from the hospital.3. Neonatal shifts - managing the neonatal level 1 ward, labour ward and transitional care unit4. Safeguarding shifts -undertaking child protection medical assessments5. Resident night shifts - at middle grade level with second consultant at home, allowing senior decision making at night and helping to support gaps in the service6. Flow shifts - working on the assessment unit and helping to keep the flow of patients away from the emergency department and the ward as needed.7. Outpatient clinics - general paediatric outpatient clinics There is time in the job plan for supporting professional activities and there is a strong culture of education within the department for all levels. About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 05 March 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 251-MD25041 Job locations Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital Aldermaston Road Basingstoke RG24 9NA Job description Job responsibilities For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Please ensure that email addresses are provided for referee nominees and other contacts and that start, and end dates of training courses and employment are clearly noted on your application form / CV.All candidates applying for this post will be contacted by email once the short-listing process is complete Job description Job responsibilities For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Please ensure that email addresses are provided for referee nominees and other contacts and that start, and end dates of training courses and employment are clearly noted on your application form / CV.All candidates applying for this post will be contacted by email once the short-listing process is complete Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Paediatrics or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Desirable Post graduate qualification in child health or related subjects, education or quality improvement Clinical Experience & Knowledge Essential Broad training in general paediatrics Level 3 Neonatal Experience and Training Ambulatory Paediatric Experience Training in developmental and community paediatrics appropriate for a general paediatrician Safeguarding training and experience - level 3 Desirable Previous work at consultant level SPIN or other subspecialty qualification Clinical Skills & Ability Essential Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff Ability to work with and to lead a team Understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care Desirable Demonstrate participation in audit and research Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement Research & Teaching Skills Essential An interest in Research, Audit & Quality Improvement An interest in teaching Desirable A further qualification in teaching Evidence of participation in research, audit & quality improvement Other Specific Requirements Essential Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Paediatrics or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Desirable Post graduate qualification in child health or related subjects, education or quality improvement Clinical Experience & Knowledge Essential Broad training in general paediatrics Level 3 Neonatal Experience and Training Ambulatory Paediatric Experience Training in developmental and community paediatrics appropriate for a general paediatrician Safeguarding training and experience - level 3 Desirable Previous work at consultant level SPIN or other subspecialty qualification Clinical Skills & Ability Essential Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff Ability to work with and to lead a team Understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care Desirable Demonstrate participation in audit and research Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement Research & Teaching Skills Essential An interest in Research, Audit & Quality Improvement An interest in teaching Desirable A further qualification in teaching Evidence of participation in research, audit & quality improvement Other Specific Requirements Essential Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital Aldermaston Road Basingstoke RG24 9NA Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)