Locum Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Job summary

Fixed Term 4 months | 8 PAs

We're looking for an accomplished locum consultant to join our busy Paediatric Emergency Department at Sheffield Children's. With around 65,000 annual attendances, we are a regional major trauma centre renowned for high-quality care, training, and consistent achievement of quality indicators.

You will work 8 PAs (including weekdays, weekend shifts, and on-call), with a flexible self-rostered consultant rota. This post offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with appropriate training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background.

Requirements:

• Appropriate training and experience in paediatric emergency medicine.

• Commitment to contributing to 8am-midnight shop floor cover, 365 days a year.

If you are passionate about paediatric emergency care and want to be part of a dynamic, high-achieving team, we welcome your application.

Interviews expected to be held on Monday 23rd November 2026.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical:

• Provide high-quality examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department

• Supervise and support colleagues during clinical hours and on-call shifts.

• Lead the trauma team, ensuring presence within 30 minutes of a trauma call if on call and off site .

• Provide emergency on-call services, ensuring availability within 30 minutes.

• Ensure the smooth operation of the department and contribute to its efficient functioning.

• Communicate with child protection services and help safeguard children.

Liaison

• Collaborate with Trust management to optimise ED and Acute Assessment Unit resources, ensuring high-quality care and meeting Trust targets.

• Contribute to audit, research, and governance, including responding to incidents and complaints.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.