NHS
Locum Consultant Paediatrician
The closing date is 25 January 2026
With immediate effect we are seeking to recruit a Locum Consultant Paediatrician to be part of a dynamic acute paediatric team for a period of 3 months.
The successful applicant will join a team of hospital-based paediatricians who deliver a range of children's services with separate Paediatric and Neonatal rotas at consultant and trainee level. The team includes 8 enthusiastic and forward‑thinking General Consultant Paediatricians. The Paediatric Directorate has 24 consultants of whom 8 are acute, 6 community, 8 neonatal and 1 paediatric audio‑vestibular consultant. The post is intended to be full time on 8 PAs with full on‑call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Provision of inpatient services for Wirral Hospital Trust, including ward rounds and supervision of paediatric medical patients on the children's ward.
Dealing with paediatric medical emergencies in the A&E department.
Seeing children referred by General Practitioners for a second opinion.
Clinical assessment, investigation and management of children in hospital, community and Child Development Centre based out‑patient clinics; taking responsibility on a rotational basis for a weekly Urgent Clinic and GP hotline.
Medically assessing children with suspected physical abuse in an emergency and liaising with social services and other disciplines for further assessment.
1 in 8 on‑call commitment for acute paediatric admissions, with responsibility for ongoing care in a rotational working system including ward responsibilities the week following the on‑call weekend.
Developing working patterns in partnership with Consultant colleagues in Community Paediatrics, Social Services and Education colleagues to promote child health needs within Wirral across traditional professional demarcations.
About us All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the moment they make contact with us. We are described by patients as “competent and caring staff”. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula, which has a stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and great activities for residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, with the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Trust has approximately 855 beds and a financial turnover in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry, and is within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and neighbouring North Wales.
Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Paediatrician position available at WUTH.
Person Specification —
Qualifications
Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC.
Entry onto the Specialist Register for the GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR.
Appropriate higher medical qualification such as MRCP.
MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.
Clinical Experience
High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality.
Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on‑call rota for the speciality.
Management & Administrative Experience
Supervision of post graduate trainees.
Personal time management skills.
Clinical Governance.
Ability to organise in‑patient and out‑patient waiting lists.
Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
Personal Attributes
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient‑centred service.
Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.
Good interpersonal skills.
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Ability to communicate with patients and relatives.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Willingness to work flexibly with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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With immediate effect we are seeking to recruit a Locum Consultant Paediatrician to be part of a dynamic acute paediatric team for a period of 3 months.
The successful applicant will join a team of hospital-based paediatricians who deliver a range of children's services with separate Paediatric and Neonatal rotas at consultant and trainee level. The team includes 8 enthusiastic and forward‑thinking General Consultant Paediatricians. The Paediatric Directorate has 24 consultants of whom 8 are acute, 6 community, 8 neonatal and 1 paediatric audio‑vestibular consultant. The post is intended to be full time on 8 PAs with full on‑call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Provision of inpatient services for Wirral Hospital Trust, including ward rounds and supervision of paediatric medical patients on the children's ward.
Dealing with paediatric medical emergencies in the A&E department.
Seeing children referred by General Practitioners for a second opinion.
Clinical assessment, investigation and management of children in hospital, community and Child Development Centre based out‑patient clinics; taking responsibility on a rotational basis for a weekly Urgent Clinic and GP hotline.
Medically assessing children with suspected physical abuse in an emergency and liaising with social services and other disciplines for further assessment.
1 in 8 on‑call commitment for acute paediatric admissions, with responsibility for ongoing care in a rotational working system including ward responsibilities the week following the on‑call weekend.
Developing working patterns in partnership with Consultant colleagues in Community Paediatrics, Social Services and Education colleagues to promote child health needs within Wirral across traditional professional demarcations.
About us All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the moment they make contact with us. We are described by patients as “competent and caring staff”. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula, which has a stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and great activities for residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, with the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Trust has approximately 855 beds and a financial turnover in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry, and is within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and neighbouring North Wales.
Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Paediatrician position available at WUTH.
Person Specification —
Qualifications
Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC.
Entry onto the Specialist Register for the GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR.
Appropriate higher medical qualification such as MRCP.
MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.
Clinical Experience
High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality.
Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on‑call rota for the speciality.
Management & Administrative Experience
Supervision of post graduate trainees.
Personal time management skills.
Clinical Governance.
Ability to organise in‑patient and out‑patient waiting lists.
Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
Personal Attributes
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient‑centred service.
Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.
Good interpersonal skills.
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Ability to communicate with patients and relatives.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Willingness to work flexibly with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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