Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Epilepsy
The closing date is 13 April 2026.
We are seeking to appoint a full‑time Consultant in General Paediatrics, with a special interest in epilepsy. The successful candidate will join an established and supportive department committed to providing excellent care with compassion.
The appointee will contribute to high‑quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU). Main focus is General Paediatrics, with opportunities to develop a specialist interest in epilepsy, enhancing the department's existing provision. Where specialist experience permits, the postholder will also contribute to epilepsy clinics and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, supporting the development of the epilepsy service, contributing to specialist clinics, care pathways, audit and quality improvement activity.
The postholder will participate in clinical governance activity, including audit, incident review, guideline development and quality improvement initiatives. Opportunities exist to contribute to service redesign, workforce planning and operational improvement aligned to the Trust's strategic aims. Leadership or managerial responsibilities may be available for those with suitable interest and experience. The department has a strong commitment to the education of resident doctors, nurses, AHPs and medical students, with opportunities for involvement in simulation programmes, research, innovation and clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
* Inpatient ward cover, working alongside and supporting the Consultant of the Week to deliver high‑quality ward‑based care.
* Paediatric Assessment Unit and emergency admissions cover, including timely assessment and management of acute presentations.
* Outpatient clinics, with a focus on new patient assessments and ongoing management of general paediatric cases.
* Provide specialist epilepsy input to outpatient clinics.
* Participate in epilepsy MDTs, including joint working with neurology and neurodisability colleagues.
* Contribute to epilepsy care pathways, quality improvement projects and audit.
* Support development of community and transition epilepsy service. Subspecialty Interest – Epilepsy (required if the appointed candidate holds relevant expertise/qualifications).
* Resident evening shifts in the Paediatric Assessment Unit (approximately six shifts per 10‑week cycle), undertaken in collaboration with junior and middle‑grade colleagues.
* No neonatal responsibilities.
* Opportunities for leadership, management, teaching or service development, depending on the candidate's interests and experience.
* A negotiable and flexible job plan, tailored to support the candidate's professional aspirations, including structured mentorship for newly appointed consultants.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration and licence to practice.
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Entry on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months).
* MRCPCH.
* Completed CCT in Paediatrics.
* Epilepsy trained.
* Higher qualification such as MD, PhD, Diploma or Masters (desirable).
Experience and Skills
* More than five years of experience at middle‑grade level in general paediatrics.
* Valid APLS and NLS certificates.
* Valid Level 3 safeguarding training.
* Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively.
* Meets GMC Good Medical Practice.
* Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates (desirable).
Management
* Evidence of clinical leadership.
* Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development.
* Understanding of management issues, including medical management, clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement.
* Attendance at appropriate management, teaching, appraisal and mentorship courses (desirable).
* Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.
Employer details
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR29HT.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year, dependent on experience.
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