Consultant Paediatrician The closing date is 26 April 2026 This post will provide further support to the Paediatric Team. You will contribute to the team of Paediatricians, providing emergency on‑call cover services at South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT). Outpatient clinics are held at the Acute Trust. The post holder will work with the existing team of professional colleagues and managers for the efficient running and development of Paediatric services. The role will also support:

Participation in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the Department. Contribution to risk management procedures. Ensuring Continuing Professional Development targets are achieved. Participation in the revalidation and annual appraisal processes.

Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be on a 1 in 9 on‑call rota in the Acute Trust, available on a weekday with an expectation of on‑site cover to the handover at 9.30pm. This arrangement helps with the evening rush of referrals and improves the quality of care. The juniors benefit from the added input of a consultant. With our central location and excellent transport links, we are closer than you might think. The Trust is located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from nearby cities, including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and maternity services for the people of South Warwickshire and community services for the whole of Warwickshire, covering a population of 536,000. The Trust includes Warwick Hospital, the main inpatient acute facility for South Warwickshire, and community hospitals also based in the south of the county. The Trust is a CHKS top 40 hospital and consistently scores highly in the National Staff Survey. About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust was rated outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC, and we are recruiting new staff to help us improve even further. In addition, our staff survey results placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work. Our Services. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond, ranging from hospitals in Warwick, Stratford‑Upon‑Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston‑on‑Stour to community services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with a strong ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values. 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care' is at the core of everything we do. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient‑facing or not, our values guide us. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. As part of our commitment we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey, which can be accessed via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2. We appreciate completing the survey. Job responsibilities The post will provide further support to the Paediatric Team. Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the department in meeting challenging key performance indicators. Delivering agreed standards of care. Supporting delivery of activity targets in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups and supporting service developments where possible. Providing flexibility through effective prospective cover. Providing professional supervision, direction, and training for junior medical staff. Taking an active role in audit, research, teaching, and governance. Participating in SUDIC investigations and report writing.

Person Specification & Qualifications

Full registration with the General Medical Council. MRCPCH or equivalent obtained through examination. Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics, or within 6 months of CCT. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application. Valid BLS (current). APLS Provider (current). NLS Provider (current). Further higher degree/qualification. Teaching qualification. APLS Instructor.

Experience

Paediatric Specialty Training. Competence in practical skills in Neonatology. Training and experience in general Paediatrics (minimum 3 years at Middle Grade level or equivalent). Neonatal on‑calls undertaken during part of the last 3 years of Paediatric Specialty Training. Experience in the management of alleged child abuse and working with other agencies to safeguard children. Level 3 Safeguarding Training. Ability to resuscitate critically ill children and neonates. Understanding of Clinical Governance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr