Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in Diabetes and General paediatrics, becoming part of a leading children's hospital with a strong focus on clinical care, research and service improvement. This locum post offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Diabetes and General paediatrics s services within a tertiary centre serving Liverpool and the wider North West.

You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, contribute to teaching and research activity, support a developing Diabetes service and participate in the general paediatric rota, including the newly developed Paediatric Assessment Unit. The role also offers opportunities to build experience in specialist practice, leadership, education, research and service development, while supporting high-quality care for children and young people.

Main Duties of the Job

• Clinical - Outpatient and inpatient care of Diabetic and General Paediatrics patients.
• Review of emergency attendances as required.
• Participation in the Diabetes and General Paediatric on call rotas providing appropriate advice as required.
• Liaising within all multidisciplinary professions involved in the care of patients.
• Cross-cover and support for other colleagues as required.
• Adherence to all Trust policies and guidance.
• Adherence to all access standards.
• This outlines the full main clinical duties of the job, please see job description and personal specification for all expectations of duties including non clinical.

About Us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 411-MED-26-8128107
Job locations: Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool L14 5AB, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical - Outpatient and inpatient care of Diabetes and General Paediatrics patients.
• Review of emergency attendances as required.
• Participation in the Diabetes and General Paediatric on call rotas providing appropriate advice as required.
• Liaising within all multidisciplinary professions involved in the care of patients.
• Cross-cover and support for other colleagues as required.
• Adherence to all Trust policies and guidance.
• Adherence to all access standards.
• Teaching & Academic role - Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.
• Managerial responsibilities - Supervise junior staff. Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning. Take an active role in service review and development.
• CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance - Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available. Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.

Person Specification
Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Full GMC registration.
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview

Desirable

• Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details
Employer name: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool L14 5AB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://alderhey.nhs.uk/

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.