Paediatric Consultant

4 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is a fixed-term consultant post for 3 months, with the possibility of a substantive appointment. We welcome applicants who wish to work part-time, as well as those who are available to work full-time.

The post involves working on our Paediatric Assessment Unit, as well as providing general paediatric cover on the ward and in outpatient clinics. You will be part of a team of 14 General Paediatricians, working on a hot-week rota with 1:12 on-call shifts. The neonatal unit is covered by a separate team of consultants.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing inpatient care for general paediatric wards
  • Working on the Paediatric Assessment Unit
  • Running paediatric clinics
  • Participating in late shifts on a 1:12 basis, corresponding with on-call duties
  • Supervising junior doctors
  • Engaging in SPA activity

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance, and a commitment to career development. You will also be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a range of NHS exclusive shopping and leisure discounts.

The postholder will provide consultant cover on the general paediatric ward on a 1:12 basis, supervising junior staff and participating in on-call shifts. When on call, you will be resident on a late shift, covering the paediatric wards to support the SpR in delivering high-quality care for acutely unwell children and young people.

Admissions during the day will be seen on the Paediatric Assessment Unit, which is managed by a separate consultant. This post involves working on PAU from 10:00-18:00 hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, when not on ward service. Weekends are staffed by nursing staff and the on-call medical team from April to September, with an additional PAU weekend consultant working 10:00-18:00 hours from October to March.

You will also provide rapid access general paediatric outpatients clinics on site at Musgrove Park Hospital. This could include rapid access clinics or a special interest clinic, such as an epilepsy clinic.


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