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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced, highly motivated Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) to join a dynamic Emergency Department team in the North West region. The successful applicant will lead the Paediatric Emergency Medicine service, act as the departmental lead for child protection, and play a central role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate emergency care for children and young people.

This role is open to full-time or part-time applicants and offers significant scope for leadership, service development, teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Primary Duties of the Role

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Provide rapid assessment, diagnosis, resuscitation, and initial treatment for paediatric emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality clinical decision-making to ensure safe, timely and effective care.
• Lead the paediatric emergency service and support the wider Emergency Department team in managing critically ill or injured children.
• Act as Lead Clinician for Child Protection within the department, ensuring safeguarding standards are maintained.
• Work closely with the Nurse Coordinator to support communication, patient flow, and safe discharge pathways.
• Liaise effectively with paediatric specialities including medical, surgical, orthopaedic and critical care teams, as well as clinical partners across the wider regional network.

Education, Training and Teaching

A significant component of the role is departmental education. The Consultant will:

• Ensure robust PEM teaching and training for all doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Coordinate paediatric resuscitation training and simulation sessions.
• Provide high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ensure adequate supervision of junior staff, including compliance with the European Working Time Directive.
• Support a rich learning culture through grand rounds, departmental teaching, and continued professional development activities.

The organisation offers comprehensive support for study leave, professional development, and appraisal.

Leadership, Governance & Management

The post holder will:

• Attend and contribute to Clinical Governance meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Take on leadership responsibilities to support departmental standards, patient outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Participate in audit, quality assurance and service evaluation programmes.
• Maintain professional standards as required by the GMC and follow all policies, protocols and safeguarding regulations.
• Contribute to effective departmental administration, including supporting efficient and timely patient flow in line with local and national performance standards.
• Work with clinical and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the department, to resolve issues impacting service delivery.
• Participate in revalidation processes, multisource feedback and reflective practice.

The role also requires awareness and appropriate action regarding the Major Incident Plan.

Additional Responsibilities

The Consultant will also:

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure high-quality documentation.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and ensure safe oversight of junior staff.
• Provide cross-cover for consultant colleagues where practical and within the scope of competence.
• Support the clinical development of the team through leadership, mentorship and professional role modelling.
• Maintain essential clinical skills and participate in relevant mandatory training.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration
• FCEM, FRCA, FRCS, MRCP or equivalent
• On the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
• Significant post-qualification experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• Evidence of CT1–CT3 ACCS competencies or equivalent 36 months of training across relevant specialities
• PEM subspecialist qualification through RCEM or RCPCH
• ALS, EPALS/APLS, ATLS/ETC
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience

Desirable

• Membership of RCEM

Professionalism

Essential

• Strong commitment to Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• Enthusiasm, integrity, and professional attitude

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to act as a team leader when required
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational and teaching abilities

Desirable

• Experience supervising junior staff
• Understanding of Clinical Governance principles

Management Skills

Essential

• Awareness of NHS management structures and challenges

Desirable

• Previous management training or experience

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Ability to live within reasonable access to the service
• Car owner with a full driving licence

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Competent in essential paediatric and emergency procedures
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage simultaneous clinical demands
• Strong understanding of team-based care
• Ability to assess, recognise and manage the acutely unwell child
• Knowledge of UK health systems, values and clinical standards
• Computer literacy

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