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Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Middlesex University Hospital Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum + allowances (Pro-rata if LTFT) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/08/2025 23:59 Consultant in Paediatric Emergency MedicineConsultantOur trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate to join our Paediatric Emergency Department and a Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This role is offered at full time in the first instance, but we welcome applications for part time and job sharing options. Main duties of the jobGeneral Responsibilities as Consultant Paediatrician The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant. The appointee is expected to: Provide senior clinician services to paediatrics and ED as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call. Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust’s resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit. Provide senior clinician services to area of special interest as per the job plan or as agreed within the Trust. Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises. Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD. Working for our organisationNMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link:Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesA full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. Person specificationSkills & AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal and organisational skills Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives Ability to work in a pressurised environment Education & QualificationsCCT paediatrics (paediatric emergency medicine) – or demonstrable equivalent training (or within 6 months of obtaining) Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent, MRCPCH or equivalent Grid paediatric emergency medicine training or equivalent experience in paediatric emergency medicine Confidence with child protection – up to date Safeguarding Level 3 training is essential APLS/PALS provider ATLS/ETC or paediatric trauma course Research / publications relevant to subspecialty APLS instructor NLS provider KnowledgeUnderstanding of clinical governance Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients. Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context Further qualification in medical education Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure Other RequirementsPassion for putting the child first in everything you do Knowledge of resource management issues Ability to stay calm under pressure. Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. AT* - Apprenticeship Training . Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation. If you are anEU/EEA citizenwho does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system . If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely(in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit The Trust useselectronic new starter formson Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trusttransferring the informationcontained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please be aware ofscams– unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr