Job Description
Locum Consultant Paediatrician
Closing date: 25 June 2026
We are inviting applications for a fully‑time (10 PAs) Locum Consultant Paediatrician for an initial period of 3 months. The position will commence as soon as possible and is based at Royal Preston Hospital with close collaboration across the wider paediatric team.
Scope of the role: The appointment will focus on General Paediatrics; any subspecialty interest that complements the service will be welcomed and supported. Flexibility is offered with opportunities to gain experience in a broader consultant role, including managerial and leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Inpatient ward cover, supporting the Consultant of the Week.
- Assessment Unit and emergency admissions cover.
- Outpatient clinics, primarily new patient assessments.
- Evening resident shifts in the Paediatric Assessment Unit (≈6 shifts per 10‑week cycle), working ...