About this role
Job summary
Locum consultant in General Paediatrics with a Neonatal interest to start on 20th July 2026
Full time post - 10 PA's
Fixed Term contract for 12 months
Royal Free Hospital (Hampstead)
Main duties of the job
We invite applications for a post in general paediatrics with a neonatal interest, to start 20th July 2026 for a period of 12 months, to cover maternity leave. The post holder will be part of the daytime general paediatric team, covering the Emergency Department and ambulatory service. They will provide general paediatric outpatient clinics and paediatric subspeciality clinics, depending on their interests. In addition to general paediatrics, this post supports our neonatal service. The postholder will undertake attending weeks on the level 1 neonatal unit and will join a 1:8 neonatal consultant on-call-from-home rota at the Royal Free Hospital site. It is necessary for the post holder to have Level 2/3 Neonatal experience and to be confident in managing neonatal emergencies. There is a consultant resident on site 24 hours and the postholders will be on call from home for the neonatal unit. There is an additional general paediatric consultant on call from home to support the paediatric service. There is currently no resident night component to this post.
A 10 PA post will comprise 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA in the first instance, with the possibility to increase for agreed additional SPA activity. The rota is annualised to allow for more flexibility and better work/life balance.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications Essential
On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Paediatrics Registered with the GMC and within 6 months of being accepted for the specialist register for paediatrics APLS/NLS provider
Desirable
APLS/NLS Instructor
Others Essential
Member of Medical Defence organisation Participate in on call rota
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Wide range of paediatric experience including neonatology in a level 2 or 3 centre at middle grade or above Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered Competence in paediatric & Neonatal procedures Experience in Children's safeguarding Quality Improvement initiative
Desirable
Previous consultant level experience Experience in Clinical governance activities Previous experience in undergraduate/postgraduate education
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Ability to support a multidisciplinary team
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Calm under pressure Self-contained with an ability to support team members Effective communication and organisational skills Self awareness
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hampstead site
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)