Overview
NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Part-time 7-session Locum Consultant in Community Paediatrics to provide targeted support in reducing long waits, with a specific focus on achieving zero patients waiting over 52 weeks. This short-term post will contribute to service recovery efforts by increasing clinical capacity, improving patient flow, and ensuring timely access to care for children and families.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the existing paediatric team, Service Manager and Clinical Lead to assess, prioritise and manage patients on the waiting list.
* Contribute to clinical governance, documentation and reporting to support progress monitoring and sustainability of improvements.
* Improve patient flow and ensure timely access to care for children and families.
Position details
This is a part-time post. The core 7 PA working week will be based on 6 PA’s of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) duties and 1 PA of SPA time. There is no on-call commitment.
Requirements
* Full GMC registration and a licence to practise
* Membership of the RCPCPH
* Be registered with the GMC and on the specialist register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview
Accessibility and contact
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Informal inquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Adrienne Sullivan – Paediatric Clinical Director on 01698 366318
Adrienne.Sullivan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Closing date
Closing Date: 21st October 2025
Equality, diversity and inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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