Consultant Paediatrician with Sp Int in Respiratory Medicine
Posted 4 hours 44 minutes ago by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom, PR0 2
Job Description
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Consultant Paediatrician with Sp Int in Respiratory Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (1;10 on call rota) Job ref 438-CA838
Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/08/:59
Job overview Consultant in General Paediatrics with Special Interest in Respiratory Medicine
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in General Paediatrics with a Special Interest in Respiratory Medicine.
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 specialist respiratory services, providing high-quality care in line with national standards.
The post holder will have expertise in managing paediatric respiratory conditions, including asthma, recurrent wheeze, chronic cough, bronchiectasis and sleep-disordered breathing. 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 respiratory 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 respiratory and general 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.
Working for our organisation 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
•What we can offer
•The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive 522692
Person specification Qualifications
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have themopen as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information.
AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting information by articulating these in your unique voice . click apply for full job details
You can also look at our recruitment flipbook , an interactive brochure showcasing various entry-level roles. It includes a fun quiz to help you find the right role and links to more information about our hospitals and our fantastic staff.
Corporate Services Roles For roles in our corporate services departments including - Digital Services (I.T), Recruitment, Employment Services, Temporary Staffing, Rostering, Procurement and Finance, these departments are now part of OneLSC and can be found on the ELHT website:
Consultant Paediatrician with Sp Int in Respiratory Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (1;10 on call rota) Job ref 438-CA838
Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/08/:59
Job overview Consultant in General Paediatrics with Special Interest in Respiratory Medicine
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in General Paediatrics with a Special Interest in Respiratory Medicine.
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 specialist respiratory services, providing high-quality care in line with national standards.
The post holder will have expertise in managing paediatric respiratory conditions, including asthma, recurrent wheeze, chronic cough, bronchiectasis and sleep-disordered breathing. 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 respiratory 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 respiratory and general 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.
Working for our organisation 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
•What we can offer
•The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive 522692
Person specification Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- MRCPCH
- Completed CCT in Paediatrics
- Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
- Evidence of training and experience in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine.
- A higher qualification, e.g. MD PhD Diploma Masters
- More than five years of experience working at middle grade level in general paediatrics
- Valid APLS and NLS
- Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice
- Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates .
- Experience in paediatric asthma services.
- Involvement in respiratory research, audit or quality improvement.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have themopen as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information.
AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting information by articulating these in your unique voice . click apply for full job details