Locum Consultant in Paediatric Medicine
Listed on 2026-09-11
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Doctor/Physician
Pediatrician, Medical Doctor
Title: Locum Consultant in Paediatric Medicine
Advert location: Leeds
Postcode: LS1 3EX
Country: GB
Advertised salary: Consultant - £113,565 - £150,569
Contract: Fixed term
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Consultant - £113,565 - £150,569 Closing date: 21/09/2026 Department:
Medical Staff - Paediatric Medicine LGI
Location:
Leeds General Infirmary Division:
Childrens CSU Hours Per Week: 40
For questions about this job, contact:
Avanish Tantry
Lead Clinician
Shortlisting Date: 21st September
Interview Date: w/c 28th September
Locum Consultant in the department of Paediatric Medicine
This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatrician, with special interests in General Paediatrics. This post will be available from November this year for a period of 6 months.
The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary.
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Paediatrics in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
The role has a vast mixture of secondary and tertiary paediatrics supporting an extensive array of other tertiary specialists across Leeds Children’s Hospital.
The role will include acute work in the Children’s Assessment and Treatment unit (CAT) and on the Children’s inpatient wards, as well as outpatient work in the form of general paediatric clinics
Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Avanish Tantry
Lead Clinician for General Paediatric Medicine
Email:
Tel
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD:
Week Commencing 28th September 2026
Job Summary
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in General Paediatrics for 6 months. This post will deliver 10PAs supporting the General Paediatric Medicine Team at Leeds Children‘s Hospital at Leeds General Infirmary team. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Paediatrics in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
The role has a vast mixture of secondary and tertiary paediatrics supporting an extensive array of other tertiary specialists across Leeds Children’s Hospital. The role will include acute work in the Children’s Assessment and Treatment unit (CAT) and on the Children’s inpatient wards, as well as outpatient work in the form of general paediatric clinics. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Avanish Tantry Lead Clinician for General Paediatric Medicine Email: avanish.tantryTel
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD:
Week Commencing 28th September 2026
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