Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
3 days ago
Sheffield
Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Childrens Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 25/09/2026 2 x Substantive Posts (13.5 PAs Total) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and dynamic Paediatric Emergency Department through two substantive Consultant posts. Applications are welcomed from candidates with appropriate training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, whether from a Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine background. These are substantive Consultant posts based within the Paediatric Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Job share arrangements will be considered. The post holders will contribute to weekday and weekend working, including on call commitments, supporting consultant shop floor cover from 08:00 to midnight, 365 days a year. A self rostering consultant rota provides flexibility in working patterns. • Possess, or be within six months of receiving, a CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics with sub specialty accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at the time of appointment., • Demonstrate equivalent clinical experience if not following the traditional CCT route., • Show strong commitment to high quality paediatric emergency care and collaborative team working. Interviews expected to be held onFriday 25th September 2026. • Provide senior clinical leadership in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of children presenting to the Emergency Department., • Supervise, support, and develop junior and middle-grade medical staff, including providing expert advice during on-call periods., • Lead trauma team responses and participate in the consultant on-call rota to ensure timely emergency care delivery., • Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Emergency Department, including safeguarding and child protection responsibilities., • Contribute to service improvement through multidisciplinary collaboration, audit, research, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health. We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health. We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond. For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [emailprotected] . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. • MBBS or equivalent, • Full GMC Registration, • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in paediatric emergency medicine (through a paediatric or emergency medicine training pathway) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT, • MRCPCH by examination or equivalent, • APLS / EPLS provider, • Trauma course– ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent, • Valid Safeguarding level 3 training, • Valid BLS training, • Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application, • APLS instructor, • Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine, • Clear involvement in audit and Governance projects, • Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants, • Quality improvement project involvement, • Has an interest in research and undertaken clinical projects, • Shown evidence of participation in relevant specialist research, • Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff, • Ability to teach, • Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines, • Good time management and able to prioritise well, • Instructor on APLS/ ATLS/ GIC or equivalent, • Compassion, accountability, respect, excellence You 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. Name Helen Stewart Job title Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 0114 226 2331 #J-18808-Ljbffr