Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Epilepsy
The closing date is 12 June 2026
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatrician to join the team.
There is an expectation that the post holders will have an interest, or experience, in the special interests of epilepsy.
If the successful candidate does not have the relevant experience, they will be supported to develop this role.
These posts will complement a team of 17 consultants to provide attending and on‑call services for General Paediatrics, Paediatric Assessment Unit and Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The specialist interests as outlined above are essential. It is expected the candidate will maintain APLS/NLS provider status, level 3 safeguarding training and keep up to date with mandatory training and current developments in acute and neonatal paediatrics.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Provide clinical leadership.
* Set standards of clinical care.
* Participate in the development of acute child health services.
* Promote integration between primary and secondary care services.
* Promote preventative health.
* Undertake 2 general outpatient and 1 specialist clinic per week; establish and work in a multi‑disciplinary team and have clinical accountability for day‑to‑day management of children at their respective sites as a consultant of the week.
* Further develop clinical protocols and guidelines.
* Maintain involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
* MBBS or equivalent
* Valid BLS Training
* Valid APLS/EPLS/EPALS and NLS
* SPIN training in special interest i.e. Epilepsy
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
* Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
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.
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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