Job summary
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 role will join a team of hospital based paediatricians delivering a range of children's services, with separate Paediatric and Neonatal rotas at consultant and trainee level. The Paediatric Directorate has 24 consultants – 8 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 – 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 / Child Development Centre based out‑patient clinics. You will also be responsible 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 over the further assessment.
* Requirement for 1 in 8 on‑call commitment for acute paediatric admissions with responsibility for ongoing care in a rotational working system which includes ward responsibilities in the week following the on‑call weekend.
* Developing working patterns in partnership with Consultant colleagues in Community Paediatrics, and with Social Services and Education colleagues to ensure that the child health needs are promoted within Wirral across traditional professional demarcations.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first contact. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula, surrounding stunning coastline and countryside. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West, comprising 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. We have approximately 855 beds trust‑wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337 m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted: 12 January 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 months
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
408‑25‑1106
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC.
* Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR.
* Appropriate higher medical qualification such as MRCP.
Qualifications – Desirable
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.
Clinical Experience – Essential
* 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 – Essential
* Supervision of post‑graduate trainees.
* Personal time management skills.
* Clinical Governance.
* Ability to organise in‑patient and out‑patient waiting lists.
Management & Administrative Experience – Desirable
* Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development.
Personal Attributes – Essential
* 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 to 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. 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 is available for overseas applicants regarding criminal records checks.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE
Website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk
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