Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in Paediatric infectious disease and Allergy/ immunology to join our established and growing Paediatric and Neonatal service at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join a dynamic paediatric and neonatal team delivering high-quality patient care, teaching, and service development at North Middlesex University Hospital. North Middlesex University Hospital serves the diverse populations of Enfield, Haringey and surrounding North London boroughs. The Trust provides a broad range of acute and specialist services and is

Main duties of the job
You will join a dynamic team of 20 Consultant Paediatricians, contributing to a balanced mix of inpatient, outpatient, and on-call commitments. This consultant post combines general paediatrics, neonatology and specialist allergy/ immunology and infectious diseases expertise. The post holder will contribute to inpatient, outpatient, neonatal and network services while supporting service development, governance and education. The consultant will work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support strategic service objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to support and lead specialist allergy/ immunology and Infectious diseases HIV pathways whilst maintaining a strong commitment to general paediatric and neonatal practice.

About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum + £2,162 London weighting per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-NMUH-8373830

Essential qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration
• Membership of Royal College of General Practitioners, or within 6 months of obtaining
• Qualified GP

Desirable qualifications

• Postgraduate medical degree
• Clinical supervision training
• Quality Improvement experience
• Experience and interest demonstrated in paediatrics or paediatric allergy

Essential clinical skills

• Excellent clinical skills

Desirable clinical skills

• Experience and interest demonstrated in paediatrics or paediatric asthma

Essential skills and abilities

• Patient focussed at all times
• Be articulate and skilled in communicating ideas to others
• Ability to manage conflict and make difficult objective decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
• Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Essential management experience

• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
• Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload

Desirable management experience

• Experience in change management

Essential personal qualities

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional approach to work
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect

Location: North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX

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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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.