Job summaryYou will manage an acute neonatal and general paediatric surgical take, including a substantial volume of paediatric trauma, and lead Trauma MDTs alongside adult trauma, anaesthetic and specialist colleagues. You will bring competence in upper GI surgery (including cholecystectomy, splenectomy and IBD surgery) and minimal access surgery, and contribute to prenatal counselling for foetal abnormality.
The job plan includes operating lists, outpatient clinics, outreach clinics at Homerton, Whipps Cross and Queen's Romford, and a 1:6 on-call commitment. You will also play an active part in teaching, training and clinical governance, supporting junior doctors, specialist trainees and medical students.
Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will: Clinical duties- Provide a high-quality, accessible consultant-led service in paediatric surgery, in line with our WeCare values- Undertake paediatric surgery operating lists and outpatient clinics, including new and follow-up cases, and provide training to junior doctors and teaching to medical students during these sessions- Manage paediatric trauma admissions and lead Trauma MDTs, liaising with adult trauma teams, anaesthetists and allied specialist teams- Undertake outreach work as timetabled at Homerton, Whipps Cross and Queen's Hospital Romford- Be up to date with child protection training and undertake appropriate review and action on cases admitted during attending weeksAbout usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. DetailsDate posted27 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number259-MED8396984RLHJob locationsRoyal London HospitalWhitechapel Rd. LondonE1 1FRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC registrationEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, or CESR (CP), or European Community Rights, with proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date within six months of interviewFRCS (Paed Surgery)ATLS/APLS certifiedMembership of BAPSDesirableHigher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
Experience
EssentialSubstantial clinical experience in paediatric and neonatal surgerySkills in minimal access surgeryAbility to offer prenatal counselling for foetal abnormalityAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patientsExperience in the management of paediatric trauma at a Major Trauma CentreExperience of teaching undergraduates and supervising specialist traineesDesirableTraining or experience in NHS managementA period of research in paediatric surgery or a related subjectFormal training in teaching
Knowledge
EssentialUnderstanding of the need to comply with all 18-week referral-to-treatment performance targetsAppropriate understanding of NHS directives regarding consultant surgical practice, including clinical governanceDesirableExperience of audit management
Skills
EssentialAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating listsAbility to manage and lead a surgical firmAbility to prioritise administrative tasks and work co-operatively with administrative and clerical staffAbility to teach clinical and operative skillsAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems, with publications in peer-reviewed journalsAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Other
EssentialAbility to work effectively as part of a teamGood interpersonal skillsAn enquiring, critical approach to workA caring attitude to patients and familiesCommitment to continuing medical educationWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national level as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC registrationEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, or CESR (CP), or European Community Rights, with proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date within six months of interviewFRCS (Paed Surgery)ATLS/APLS certifiedMembership of BAPSDesirableHigher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
Experience
EssentialSubstantial clinical experience in paediatric and neonatal surgerySkills in minimal access surgeryAbility to offer prenatal counselling for foetal abnormalityAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patientsExperience in the management of paediatric trauma at a Major Trauma CentreExperience of teaching undergraduates and supervising specialist traineesDesirableTraining or experience in NHS managementA period of research in paediatric surgery or a related subjectFormal training in teaching
Knowledge
EssentialUnderstanding of the need to comply with all 18-week referral-to-treatment performance targetsAppropriate understanding of NHS directives regarding consultant surgical practice, including clinical governanceDesirableExperience of audit management
Skills
EssentialAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating listsAbility to manage and lead a surgical firmAbility to prioritise administrative tasks and work co-operatively with administrative and clerical staffAbility to teach clinical and operative skillsAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems, with publications in peer-reviewed journalsAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Other
EssentialAbility to work effectively as part of a teamGood interpersonal skillsAn enquiring, critical approach to workA caring attitude to patients and familiesCommitment to continuing medical educationWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national level as requiredDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressRoyal London HospitalWhitechapel Rd. LondonE1 1FRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressRoyal London HospitalWhitechapel Rd. LondonE1 1FRUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant In Paediatric Surgery in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
