General Paediatric Acute/Hybrid Consultant (10 PA)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service to children and their families within WSH. On-call commitments would include management of children with acute problems in the General Paediatric ward and the Neonatal Unit. Share responsibility for the training, management, mentorship and supervision of junior medical staff that work with you, and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. Share responsibility for the training, management and supervision of junior medical staff that work with you and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. Share responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examinations and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical educational activity both locally and nationally. Participate in audit and continuing medical education (including self-development and maintaining accreditation). There is a requirement for regular appraisal to be undertaken by the Divisional Medical Director/Clinical Director responsible for these services. You are expected to participate in trust wide audit projects. Appraisal and job planning would be a requisite undertaken with the Medical Director /Clinical Director. You will be expected to have up-to-date resuscitation skills in neonates and paediatrics, with valid APLS /EPALS and NLS certification. The post holder is expected, along with Consultant colleagues, to participate in the assessment and management of children suspected of being the victims of abuse. This responsibility will be that of the Consultant of the Week and Hot Week Consultant. Liaison is expected with the community nursing team to facilitate the care of patients within the home. The post holder should be available to give advice, often informal, to GPs (or other colleagues when requested) In the event of a major accident the post holder will participate in the implementation of the Trust Policy. The post holder will work to standards set out in the National Service Framework For Young People and Maternity Services. Please See Full Job Description attached for details

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