Locum Consultant Paediatrician

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Locum Consultant Paediatrician The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a fixed-term (6 months, with the possibility of extension) Consultant Paediatrician to support the delivery of high-quality general paediatric care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. There is also scope within the role to develop and deliver a sub-specialty service in either paediatric epilepsy or cardiology, should the successful candidate have the appropriate expertise. The configuration of this element of the post can be discussed further at appointment. Main duties of the job This is a locum consultant post in general paediatrics at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust providing clinical support to the general paediatric department. The postholder will have the opportunity to undertake a specialty clinic in either general paediatrics or cardiology (by mutual agreement). The role also includes cover for the acute paediatric ward as the on-take attending consultant one in every eight weeks, and taking part in the one in eight on-call general paediatric rota. This will include being on site until 9-10pm on weekdays, in order to comply with RCPCH London Standards. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 23 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata Contract Locum Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 197-AA8400 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will provide 6 cardiology and 2 general paediatric clinic per month. The postholder will join a team of 14 Consultant Paediatricians covering a wide range of specialities. The general paediatricians are currently on call 1 in 8, including weekends. Please see attached JD. Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will provide 6 cardiology and 2 general paediatric clinic per month. The postholder will join a team of 14 Consultant Paediatricians covering a wide range of specialities. The general paediatricians are currently on call 1 in 8, including weekends. Please see attached JD. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and child health. Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registr