Locum Consultant Community 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. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We invite applications for a Consultant Community Paediatrician, with special interest in Children Looked After. The post holder will be part of the Barnet Community Consultant team at Edgware Community Hospital, with no resident on call. This post is offered at 6PA per week, and will comprise a mixture of clinical work, including child development clinics, EHCP Assessments and Children Looked After Initial Health Assessments. The post-holder will be the Named Doctor for Children Looked After ; this is a leadership role and the appointed doctor will be expected to hold clinical expertise and knowledge to be able to clinically support staff, offer quality assurance and peer review. The postholder will also provide medical advice to the Fostering and Adoption Child Health Service. This post is mainly based at Edgware Community hospital, but with clinical commitments at other sites across Barnet. Main duties of the job Provide senior clinician services to Community Paediatric services as per job plan. Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises. Provide quality assurance and peer review to other staff undertaking Children Looked After IHAs. (Named Doctor) Work with consultant colleagues and other staff to ensure efficient use of Trust's resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year + £2,162 London Weighting, pro rata, per annum Contract Locum Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 391-NMUH-8357530 Job locations Edgware Community Hospital Burnt Oak Broadway Edgware HA8 0AD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Named Doctor for Children Looked After 1pa Children Looked After Initial Health Clinics 1pa (21 clinics/year) Adult Health Medical Advice Forms for Prospective Foster carers 1pa Child Development Clinics 1.4pa (29 clinics per year) Supporting Professional Activities 0.6pa Job description Job responsibilities Named Doctor for Children Looked After 1pa Children Looked After Initial Health Clinics 1pa (21 clinics/year) Adult Health Medical Advice Forms for Prospective Foster carers 1pa Child Development Clinics 1.4pa (29 clinics per year) Supporting Professional Activities 0.6pa Person Specification Education & professional qualifications Essential MRCPCH or equivalent CCT in