Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Pay:

£ to £ per year, £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/04/2026

Clinical Duties Provide high-quality care to paediatric patients in the Emergency Department.

Act as a senior decision-maker in complex and high‑acuity cases, ensuring safe and timely interventions.

Manage and oversee paediatric trauma cases, leading resuscitation and stabilisation efforts in collaboration with the trauma team.

Deliver expert care to paediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safeguarding and best practice guidelines.

Support the smooth running of the Paediatric Emergency Department by balancing clinical care with operational demands.

Supervise, support, and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Paediatric EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge) Responsibilities Take on the Paediatric EPIC role, assuming overall responsibility for patient flow, resource allocation, and operational management of the Paediatric Emergency Department during assigned shifts.

Coordinate care between different teams and specialties to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Act as the first point of contact for escalation, supporting colleagues with decision‑making and troubleshooting.

Ensure patient safety and flow by prioritising cases and maintaining oversight of the paediatric emergency department.

Teaching and Leadership Act as a clinical role model and provide supervision to junior staff and medical students.

Deliver teaching sessions and contribute to departmental training programs, including trauma simulation and paediatric emergency scenarios.

Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning within the multidisciplinary team.

Governance and Quality Improvement Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental guidelines and protocols.

Support the department's commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.