Job summary Applications are invited for the appointment of a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Paediatrics at Frimley Health Foundation NHS Trust (at the Wexham Park Hospital site).This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of 19 dedicated WTE Acute Paediatric Consultants. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other. Main duties of the job Requirement Essential /Desirable Qualifications: Higher Qualifications: Essential Primary medical degree MRCPCH or equivalent Full GMC registration/on specialist register of GMC NLS and APLS Desirable NLS / APLSInstructor status Knowledge: Essential Clinical expertise in speciality/sub-speciality o Accreditation in HST in 5 years of Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST Desirable 6 months tertiary neonatology or equivalent experience. Management & Audit Essential Participation in clinical audit Academic achievements / Research / Publications Essential Participation in Department / Trust research projects Desirable Published research (peer reviewed) Personal Skills Essential Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff / medical students Adaptability Leadership Management Organisation skills Innovation Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within the multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Physical requirements Essential Able to travel between sites Able to meet the requirements of the post About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 151-WPHLCON-11 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities This post is part of a team of 19 Consultants.This post is to cover long term sick leave for a colleague. There will be a general OP clinic per week, in addition to PAU or Ward cover or the Neonatal Unit as needed. Instead of PAU work you may need to conduct Child Protection Medicals as needed.You will be working with a dynamic group of consultants who support each other, flexibility will be key, and makes this role suitable for an individual who is on the specialty register but may not have Consultant level experience. There will be some on call and weekend work. Each week we have two consultants attending, one for Paediatrics, and one for Neonates. Job description Job responsibilities This post is part of a team of 19 Consultants.This post is to cover long term sick leave for a colleague. There will be a general OP clinic per week, in addition to PAU or Ward cover or the Neonatal Unit as needed. Instead of PAU work you may need to conduct Child Protection Medicals as needed.You will be working with a dynamic group of consultants who support each other, flexibility will be key, and makes this role suitable for an individual who is on the specialty register but may not have Consultant level experience. There will be some on call and weekend work. Each week we have two consultants attending, one for Paediatrics, and one for Neonates. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCPCH Full GMC registration/on specialist register of GMC NLS and APLS Desirable NLS/APLS Instructor status Knowledge and clinical expertise in specialty Essential Accreditation in HST in 5 years in paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST Desirable 6 months tertiary neonatology or equivalent experience Management and audit Essential Participation in clinical audit Academic achievements / Research / Publications Essential Participation in Department / Trust research projects Desirable Published research (peer reviewed) Personal Skills Essential Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff / medical students Leadership and Management, and Organisation skills Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within the multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCPCH Full GMC registration/on specialist register of GMC NLS and APLS Desirable NLS/APLS Instructor status Knowledge and clinical expertise in specialty Essential Accreditation in HST in 5 years in paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST Desirable 6 months tertiary neonatology or equivalent experience Management and audit Essential Participation in clinical audit Academic achievements / Research / Publications Essential Participation in Department / Trust research projects Desirable Published research (peer reviewed) Personal Skills Essential Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff / medical students Leadership and Management, and Organisation skills Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within the multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)