Consultant Paediatrician
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-26-0293 |
Summary
The Consultant will form part of the Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the Directorate. In addition, he or she will, undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and with the running of the Directorate. He/she will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the provision of the terms and conditions of service, he/she is expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The post-holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of his/her resident medical staff and will be required to devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. The post-holder will also be expected to teach medical students and nurses as required. In addition, the Consultant will be expected to undertake appropriate continuing medical education as required.