Consultant in General Paediatrics

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in General Paediatrics.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led care across acute, inpatient and ambulatory paediatric services and participate in the paediatric on-call rota. They will support the development and delivery of general Paediatric services, providing high-quality care in line with national standards.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop in a subspecialty interest such as respiratory.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, they will collaborate with specialist nurses, allied health professionals, primary care and tertiary centres to deliver integrated care and improve patient outcomes.

The role includes service development, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and teaching responsibilities, contributing to the ongoing enhancement and sustainability of general Paediatric services.

As a teaching Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals offers excellent opportunities for professional development, education, research and leadership. This is an opportunity to help shape paediatric services for children and young people across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of a team of 10 acute paediatric consultants, with a rota which will become 1 in 10 once recruitment is complete. There is a hot week system in which the consultant of the week is on call for general paediatrics and clinics are cancelled for that week. During the on call week the consultant attends daily handovers, carries out ward rounds and attends emergencies when required in ED, PAU or the ward. They are also expected to carry out safeguarding medicals at the request of police or social services and write reports.

There will be outpatient clinics in Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital. These clinics include new and follow up general paediatrics and specialty clinics. There is small proportion of resident on calls for the post-holder, which are outlined in the job plan. The resident shifts will be 5 weekday evening shifts over a 10 week period and this is equitably shared by all the acute paediatric consultants. The resident shift is to cover the Paediatric Assessment Unit along with Junior and Middle grade doctors. This will enable presence of Consultant in Paediatric assessment unit at the busiest time of the day.This post does not include any neonatal cover.

About us

LTHTR Trust is committed to delivering excellent care with compassion, underpinned by a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our strategic ambitions focus on expanding specialised and tertiary services, delivering high-quality local care for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, and strengthening our workforce through education, research, and innovation. These are supported by key delivery strategies centred on quality, workforce development, IT, operational effectiveness, and clinical services.

Our organisational values--compassion, inclusivity, individuality, teamwork, and personal responsibility--guide all staff in providing exceptional patient care and fostering effective collaboration.

As a teaching Trust, we provide modern education facilities across Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals, with excellent study and IT resources. Consultants are expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with strong institutional support for educational development.

We offer comprehensive support for Continuing Medical Education, including dedicated time and funding, alongside opportunities to develop specialist interests aligned with service priorities. Newly appointed consultants benefit from an established Consultant Leadership Programme, mentorship, annual appraisal, and structured support for revalidation, ensuring continued professional growth and leadership development.