We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Locum Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Endocrinology and Diabetic Medicine to join our forward‑thinking and supportive team. This post is initially for 6 months, with the potential to extend to 12 months, offering both flexibility and continuity.
The role offers
* A balanced 10 PA job plan including outpatient clinics, ward cover, and on‑call commitments
* The opportunity to develop your specialist interest in Endocrinology and Diabetes
* A supportive multidisciplinary team environment
* Exposure to a wide range of paediatric services and clinical settings
You will:
* Deliver high‑quality care across General Paediatrics, with a focus on Endocrinology and Diabetes
* Support outpatient, inpatient, and urgent care pathways
* Contribute to on‑call rota
You will work across both:
* Sandwell Health Campus
* Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Our paediatric service includes
* 2 inpatient wards (32 beds)
* Paediatric SDEC (10 clinical spaces)
* Paediatric Day Case Unit (medical and surgical)
* Busy outpatient departments across both sites
If you are passionate about paediatric care and looking for a rewarding locum opportunity in a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver high‑quality clinical care within General Paediatrics, with a specialist interest in Endocrinology and Diabetes Medicine.
* Provide Consultant‑led care while working clinically across inpatient paediatric wards and the Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service.
* Participate in the Consultant on‑call rota, supporting acute paediatric services across both hospital sites.
* Support the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive paediatric services across outpatient, inpatient, urgent care, and day case settings.
* Contribute to maintaining and improving performance against Referral to Treatment (RTT) and Best Practice Tariff (BPT) standards.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to meet service demand and enhance patient outcomes and experience.
* Provide clinical supervision, advice, and support to junior medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and audit activity within the department.
* Support continuity of care and effective patient flow across paediatric pathways and clinical settings.
* Work flexibly across both Sandwell Health Campus and Midland Metropolitan University Hospital as required by service need.
* Maintain high standards of patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and compassionate care in line with Trust values and national best practice guidance.
Qualifications
* Essential
o Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics
o MRCPH or MRCP
o Diabetes SPIN Training
o CCT in Paediatrics
o Full GMC Registration
* Desirable
o At least 6 months experience independently managing children in diabetes outpatient clinics
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