About this role
Job summary
This post forms part of a team of 20 Consultant Paediatricians. The position is offered as a full-time appointment; however, applications from candidates wishing to work Less Than Full Time (LTFT) are warmly encouraged.
Applications are invited for the appointment of a dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed Consultant Paediatrician at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, based at Wexham Park Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established department comprising 19 whole-time equivalent (WTE) Acute Paediatric Consultants, working within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development and delivery of high-quality acute paediatric and neonatal services, while helping to shape the future direction of children's services across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
You will join a dynamic and supportive team of consultants who work collaboratively in a flexible working environment.
Each week, two consultants undertake the attending role: one for Paediatrics and one for Neonatology.
o The consultant attending the Paediatric Ward is responsible for the Paediatric Ward and High Dependency Unit (HDU).o The consultant attending the Neonatal Unit is responsible for babies on the Neonatal Unit, Delivery Suite, Postnatal Ward and Transitional Care.
The successful candidate will undertake approximately 8 weeks per year in the attending consultant role. The department also provides a consultant-led GP Hotline Service Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00, offering acute referral management, advice and guidance to primary care colleagues.
On-Call Commitments
The out-of-hours consultant rota is 1 in 12, covering Paediatrics and Neonatology. Consultants on call are expected to attend the nightly handover.
All patients are reviewed by a consultant within 14 hours of a decision to admit. Consultant presence and oversight are embedded within the service, with every handover consultant supervised.
Weekend cover is shared between two consultants, who divide Children's Ward attending responsibilities during the week.
Epilepsy Service
The Epilepsy Team consists of:
o A Lead Consultanto A Specialty Doctoro An Epilepsy Nurse Specialisto The post holder
Specialist tertiary support is provided by the Paediatric Neurology Team at Oxford University Hospitals.
About us
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake one General Paediatric Outpatient Clinic and 1.5 Epilepsy Clinics per week. In addition, they will participate in attending duties across the Children's Ward, Neonatal Unit, and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU). While covering the PAU, the post holder may also be required to undertake Child Protection Medical Examinations as required.
Children's Services
Ward 24 comprises a dedicated paediatric unit with 29 cots and beds, providing care for infants, children, and adolescents. In addition, the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) offers a further seven assessment spaces.
The service accepts admissions from a variety of sources, including direct referrals from the Emergency Department and direct admissions from General Practitioners. Open-access arrangements are available for selected patient groups, while ambulatory care services are delivered through the Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Unit.
Separate ward areas are designated for:
- Children with medical conditions
- Surgical patients
- Children requiring isolation for infectious diseases
The unit has recently achieved Level 2 High Dependency Unit (HDU) status, further enhancing the range and complexity of care that can be delivered locally.
Neonatal Services
The Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) has 17 cots and provides care for babies born from 27 weeks' gestation onwards, supporting a wide range of neonatal conditions and levels of dependency.
The unit works closely with regional neonatal transport services to facilitate the safe transfer of babies requiring specialist intensive care to designated Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) when needed.
Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)
The PAU is located adjacent to the inpatient paediatric ward and is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of nursing staff and resident doctors under consultant supervision.
Operating a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) model, the unit contains seven beds and typically assesses 20 to 30 children each day. The service plays a key role in supporting patient flow from the Emergency Department while also accepting direct referrals from General Practitioners.
In addition to acute assessments, the PAU provides:
- Same-day emergency care
- Ambulatory care services
- Day-case care
- Open-access services for selected patient groups
The department is committed to delivering timely, high-quality care while reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting efficient patient pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full GMC registration/on specialist register of GMC
- NLS and APLS provider
Desirable
- NLS / APLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential
- Accreditation in HST in 5 years of Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCST
- Epilepsy SPIN or equivalent training
- Adolescent medicine experience
- 6 months tertiary neonatology/PICU or equivalent experience
- Participation in clinical audit
- Participation in Department/Trust research projects
Desirable
- Published research (peer reviewed)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff/medical students
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Innovation
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Special requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
- Able to meet the requirements of the post
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)