Overview Job summary: Applications are invited for the post of Consultant General Paediatrician at the Whittington Health NHS Trust. We are looking for a general paediatrician who is confident in managing the general paediatric inpatient ward (including high dependency unit) and experienced in running outpatient clinics. There is a need to develop a shared care service in paediatric gastroenterology with Great Ormond Street hospital; with some flexibility within the team to develop other interests as well. A strong commitment from the appointee to the department and involvement with activities such as teaching, audit, appraisal and assessment, clinical governance and development of guidelines is expected. What we offer We offer the opportunity to work in a friendly and cohesive department providing high-quality services. There is a strong focus on multidisciplinary teaching, and we have a consistently excellent training reputation. Who should apply We welcome enquiries from applicants on the specialist register and from trainees who are within six months of CCT and General Paediatric CCT holders with appropriate neonatal experience. Interview date Interview date: 10th June 2026 Main duties Please see the full Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. The Trust values differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. We are committed to recruitment, training, promotion and other policies that are sensitive to these differences and strive to treat our staff well. Details Date posted: 27 March 2026 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 220-035-AAC-CYP Job locations: Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF Job responsibilities The timetable comprises 7 programmed Activities (PAs): 5.25PA DCC and 1.75PA SPA (of which 1.5PA mandatory and 0.25PA educational supervision for one trainee). Job plans are annualized. The timetable in the job description is a framework; actual numbers of clinics per week can be variable. The total per year is calculated as part of the job planning process once acute PAs and SPA time are accounted for. Job planning is a transparent process done by the department. The days of the week the appointee will work may be negotiated depending on needs of the appointee and the department. SPA includes Educational Supervision and participation in the postgraduate teaching programme. Attending Weeks The weekend and weekday on-call commitment will be 1 in 11 for general paediatrics. The post holder will be expected to be on site until 9pm on a weekday on-call with the remainder of the on-call being non-resident with attendance as required for emergencies. The weekends are split, with one consultant on site 9am–5pm and a second consultant on site 4:30pm–9pm and then on call from home 9pm–9am the following morning. The post holder will be attending 1 in 11 weeks and undertake outpatient and supporting professional activities in the non-attending weeks. The attending week commitments include:

Responsibility for all admissions to Ifor ward Responsibility for leading all daily morning handovers Responsibility for conducting or supervising middle grades in daily ward rounds and ongoing management of all children and young people on Ifor ward, bedside teaching of all trainees in general paediatrics, and communication with parents of children on Ifor ward Responsibility for all acute admissions to the paediatric ambulatory care unit

Note: All clinics are cancelled during attending weeks. Please see the attached job description for full details and a copy of the sample timetable. Person Specification Qualifications

Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via -CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview) -Portfolio pathway (applicants must be on the Specialist register at time of applying) -European Community Rights MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD) in Paediatrics SPIN in paediatric gastroenterology

Special interests

Valid APLS/EPLS and NLS Valid Level 3 Safeguarding

Knowledge and skills

Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Meets the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice

Desirable knowledge

Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc

Teaching

Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of all grades of students and staff; training in clinical and educational supervision

Desirable teaching

Instructor status for life support courses (APLS, EPLS or NLS); Teaching trainer certification; Experience as a clinical or educational supervisor

Research

Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable research

Publications/Presentations; Research Degree

Communication

Good communication skills

Management ability

Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS; understanding of medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement

Desirable management

Leadership attributes and experience; motivational skills; experience in responding to complaints and investigating serious incidents

Flexible thinking

Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff; ability to manage high pressure situations (clinical crisis)

Audit

Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement projects

Other information Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required. 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. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details. Employer details Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address: Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF Website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr