Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Job ID: C9320-26-1163

Job summary
Post 1: 12 month FTC - covering Maternity Leave until January 2028
Post 2: 6 month FTC - to cover long term absence

These are fixed term appointments for UHDB NHS Foundation Trust based at Derbyshire Children's Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, although other services are provided across all the Trust sites including the Queens Hospital Burton site and peripheral clinics at Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth. It is not anticipated that these post will require any cross-site working. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatric Emergency trained doctor to join our flexible team and complement the range of services provided. The appointee should have PEM grid training, or have paediatric subspecialty training via RCEM route, or be able to demonstrate equivalent training.

Any applicant who wishes to work less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Paediatric Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Director for the Children's Emergency Department in consultation with consultant colleagues

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of a Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care service
• Develop interest to complement current consultant team
• To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Children's Emergency Department
• Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
• To actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & audit.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro rata per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-MDR-8375517-DKR

Job responsibilities

• Provision of a comprehensive Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care service to UHDB NHS Foundation Trust & surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of illness, & the proper functioning of the department
• Responsibility for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, & training of your staff
• Provision of a resident consultant senior medical cover running the childrens emergency department with consultant presence between 08.30 and 23.00 7 days per week (Winter hours are until 24.00 with a compensatory later start time)

Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with license to practice at time of application.
• Full Membership of RCPCH or FRCEM
• Subspecialty training in PEM via RCPCH (grid) or RCEM or demonstrable equivalent training and experience.
• APLS provider, ATLS (or equivalent trauma course) provider
• Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)

Desirable

• Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview or equivalent / Or . evidence of formal submission of documentation to the GMC/GDC for Portfolio Pathway (CESR) / specialist registration OR o. evidence of significant progress towards Portfolio pathway (CESR) / Specialist Registration

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Evidence of good standard of clinical skill & expertise in Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care service
• Evidence of comprehensive technical competence in Paediatrics
• Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Evidence of Ability to take supervised responsibility for clinical care of patients with acute and long-term illness.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of Procedural sedation
• Experience of Point Of Care ultrasound

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability to organise & manage e.g. run a rapid access clinic
• Evidence of active participation in audit

Teaching Experience
Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates
• Evidence of ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education

Research Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead - Paediatric Urgent & Emergency Care, Dr Ian Lewins, ian.lewins2@nhs.net, 01332786808