Overview
In this role you will provide consultant-led care across acute, inpatient, and ambulatory paediatric services and contribute to the on-call rota. You will develop and deliver general paediatric services to high-quality standards and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. There is opportunity to pursue a subspecialty interest such as respiratory, and to engage in teaching, governance, audit, and quality improvement. This Teaching Trust supports education, research, and leadership development as you help shape paediatric services across the region.
Pay / Benefits
- Dedicated time and funding for CME
- Mentorship and leadership development
- Annual appraisal
- Structured support for revalidation
- Educational and teaching opportunities
- Opportunities for subspecialty interests
Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-led care across acute, inpatient, and ambulatory paediatrics
- Participate in paediatric on-call rota and emergency coverage
- Develop and deliver general paediatric services to national standards
- Engage in service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
- Contribute to teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and primary/tertiary centres
- Attend safeguarding medicals and write reports as requested
- Attend outpatient clinics at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital
Key requirements
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH
- Completed CCT in Paediatrics (CESR applicants must be on Specialist Register at application)
- More than five years’ experience at middle grade level in general paediatrics
- Valid APLS and NLS
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Meets GMC Good Medical Practice
- teamwork
- teaching and mentoring
- communication
- leadership
- APLS
- NLS
Consultant in General Paediatrics in Preston 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.
