Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a full time Resident Consultant Paediatrician to join our friendly team here at Royal Surrey Hospital. We welcome applicants with a specialty interest and are open to all sub specialties.
This post consists of a mixture of outpatient and inpatient activity with the latter organised to improve consultant presence in the hospital outside office hours. Outpatient work will depend on the special interest of the successful applicant.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work part time or in a job-share capacity. You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice and be on the Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of attaining your CCT at the interview stage.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will be expected to work with the Clinical Director Consultant colleagues to promote the highest standards in paediatric medical care.
The post holder will be expected to:
* Be enthusiastic to develop the service and promote improved multi-disciplinary and multi-agency services for children.
* Promote the team approach to children's care, having due regard for the linking of acute, community, social, education and voluntary services.
* Partake in Consultant appraisal and revalidation
* Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, DoE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
384-PP-EMF18669
Job locations
Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA post for a Resident Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology based at the Royal Surrey Hospital.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details of the role.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA post for a Resident Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology based at the Royal Surrey Hospital.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details of the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full registration and a Licence to practice with the GMC
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics (or due to CCT in 6 months)
* MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
* Teaching/Education Qualification
* Higher Degree
Experience Essential
* Fully trained Specialist in chosen field
* Broad general paediatric experience
Desirable
* Community child health and UK experience
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full registration and a Licence to practice with the GMC
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics (or due to CCT in 6 months)
* MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
* Teaching/Education Qualification
* Higher Degree
Experience Essential
* Fully trained Specialist in chosen field
* Broad general paediatric experience
Desirable
* Community child health and UK experience
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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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