Locum Resident Consultant Paediatrician (Maternity Cover 12m FTC)
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB |
| Company: | Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7747509/396-2850-MS |
Summary
A Vacancy at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
Locum Resident Consultant Paediatrician (Maternity Cover 12month FTC) Full Time 10PAs
Applications are invited for the post of Resident Consultant Paediatrician and the option of additional subspeciality interest in other areas.
This is a substantive full-time post (10PAs). Part time/job share option will be considered on request. We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician to join our Paediatric Department with experience in level 2 Neonates to join our Paediatric team at Kingston Hospital. Kingston Hospital has an overall CQC rating of Outstanding and we are committed to continue this provision of excellent care by attracting the highest quality candidates to join our team.
You will be joining a team providing consultant led care in a busy DGH with a substantial NNU. The post enables the provision of consultant led care and supervision for junior and nursing staff 24 hours per day 7 days a week; providing excellent paediatric care in line with the London Quality Standards. The post has a 6-week rolling rota with 6 participating resident consultants. You will work 7 nights in 6 weeks with the remainder of your clinical time spent in outpatient clinics or attending on the Paediatric Ambulatory Unit or the level 2 NNU. The current rota design means that there are 2 weeks off within every 6-week block.
Kingston Hospital and Surrounding Area
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a beautiful part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings, and the River Thames. The Hospital is based about 12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital. Further information may be found on the hospital website atwww.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
Kingston Hospital is a 520 bedded District General Hospital serving a population of 320,000 in Southwest London and Surrey. We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support our local population through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare.
We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit as the second biggest in London. We were the first acute Trust in Southwest London to gain Foundation Trust status when we were authorised in May 2013. We were the first acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Please see full JD for a list of full duties and greater detail regarding the rota and shift patterns
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026
Locum Resident Consultant Paediatrician (Maternity Cover 12month FTC) Full Time 10PAs
Applications are invited for the post of Resident Consultant Paediatrician and the option of additional subspeciality interest in other areas.
This is a substantive full-time post (10PAs). Part time/job share option will be considered on request. We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician to join our Paediatric Department with experience in level 2 Neonates to join our Paediatric team at Kingston Hospital. Kingston Hospital has an overall CQC rating of Outstanding and we are committed to continue this provision of excellent care by attracting the highest quality candidates to join our team.
You will be joining a team providing consultant led care in a busy DGH with a substantial NNU. The post enables the provision of consultant led care and supervision for junior and nursing staff 24 hours per day 7 days a week; providing excellent paediatric care in line with the London Quality Standards. The post has a 6-week rolling rota with 6 participating resident consultants. You will work 7 nights in 6 weeks with the remainder of your clinical time spent in outpatient clinics or attending on the Paediatric Ambulatory Unit or the level 2 NNU. The current rota design means that there are 2 weeks off within every 6-week block.
Kingston Hospital and Surrounding Area
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a beautiful part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings, and the River Thames. The Hospital is based about 12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital. Further information may be found on the hospital website atwww.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
Kingston Hospital is a 520 bedded District General Hospital serving a population of 320,000 in Southwest London and Surrey. We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support our local population through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare.
We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit as the second biggest in London. We were the first acute Trust in Southwest London to gain Foundation Trust status when we were authorised in May 2013. We were the first acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Please see full JD for a list of full duties and greater detail regarding the rota and shift patterns
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026