Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Applications are welcomed from candidates with appropriate training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, whether from a Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine background. These are substantive Consultant posts based within the Paediatric Emergency Department at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Job share arrangements will be considered.,

• Provide senior clinical leadership in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of children presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Supervise, support, and develop junior and middle-grade medical staff, including providing expert advice during on-call periods.
• Lead trauma team responses and participate in the consultant on-call rota to ensure timely emergency care delivery.
• Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Emergency Department, including safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Contribute to service improvement through multidisciplinary collaboration, audit, research, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities
  
  o Possess, or be within six months of receiving, a CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics with sub specialty accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at the time of appointment.o Demonstrate equivalent clinical experience if not following the traditional CCT route.o Show strong commitment to high quality paediatric emergency care and collaborative team working.
  
  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.