Consultant General Paediatrician

This post forms part of a team of20 Consultant Paediatricians. The position is offered as a full-time appointment; however, applications from candidates wishing to workLess Than Full Time (LTFT)are warmly encouraged. Applications are invited for the appointment of a dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed Consultant Paediatrician at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, based at Wexham Park Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established department comprising 19 whole-time equivalent (WTE) Acute Paediatric Consultants, working within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development and delivery of high-quality acute paediatric and neonatal services, while helping to shape the future direction of children's services across the organisation. You will join a dynamic and supportive team of consultants who work collaboratively in a flexible working environment. Each week, two consultants undertake the attending role: one for Paediatrics and one for Neonatology.

• The consultant attending thePaediatric Wardis responsible for the Paediatric Ward and High Dependency Unit (HDU).
• The consultant attending theNeonatal Unitis responsible for babies on the Neonatal Unit, Delivery Suite, Postnatal Ward and Transitional Care.
The successful candidate will undertake approximately 8 weeks per year in the attending consultant role. The department also provides a consultant-led GP Hotline Service Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00, offering acute referral management, advice and guidance to primary care colleagues. On-Call Commitments The out-of-hours consultant rota is 1 in 12, covering Paediatrics and Neonatology. Consultants on call are expected to attend the nightly handover. All patients are reviewed by a consultant within 14 hours of a decision to admit. Consultant presence and oversight are embedded within the service, with every handover consultant supervised. Weekend cover is shared between two consultants, who divide Children's Ward attending responsibilities during the week., The successful candidate will undertakeone General Paediatric Outpatient Clinic and 1.5 Epilepsy Clinics per week. In addition, they will participate in attending duties across theChildren's Ward,Neonatal Unit, andPaediatric Assessment Unit (PAU). While covering the PAU, the post holder may also be required to undertakeChild Protection Medical Examinationsas required. Children's Services Ward 24 comprises a dedicated paediatric unit with29 cots and beds, providing care for infants, children, and adolescents. In addition, thePaediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)offers a furtherseven assessment spaces. The service accepts admissions from a variety of sources, including direct referrals from the Emergency Department and direct admissions from General Practitioners. Open-access arrangements are available for selected patient groups, while ambulatory care services are delivered through the Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Unit. Separate ward areas are designated for:
• Children with medical conditions
• Surgical patients
• Children requiring isolation for infectious diseases
The unit has recently achievedLevel 2 High Dependency Unit (HDU)status, further enhancing the range and complexity of care that can be delivered locally. Neonatal Services TheLocal Neonatal Unit (LNU)has17 cotsand provides care for babies born from27 weeks' gestation onwards, supporting a wide range of neonatal conditions and levels of dependency. The unit works closely with regional neonatal transport services to facilitate the safe transfer of babies requiring specialist intensive care to designatedNeonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs)when needed. Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) The PAU is located adjacent to the inpatient paediatric ward and is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of nursing staff and resident doctors under consultant supervision. Operating aSame Day Emergency Care (SDEC)model, the unit containsseven bedsand typically assesses20 to 30 children each day. The service plays a key role in supporting patient flow from the Emergency Department while also accepting direct referrals from General Practitioners. In addition to acute assessments, the PAU provides:
• Same-day emergency care
• Ambulatory care services
• Day-case care
• Open-access services for selected patient groups
The department is committed to delivering timely, high-quality care while reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting efficient patient pathways.

Specialist tertiary support is provided by the Paediatric Neurology Team at Oxford University Hospitals. Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust? At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS. We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs. Join Us Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo