Consultant Paediatrician with S/I in Cardiology & Neonatology

Consultant Paediatrician – Special Interest in Cardiology & Neonatology

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent.

Full time – 10 sessions per week (10 PA post with on‑call commitments).

Site: Whiston Hospital, Town Prescot.

Salary: £113,565 – £150,569 per annum

Closing date: 22/07/2026

Job overview

We are looking for a Consultant Paediatrician with special interest and experience in paediatric cardiology and neonates to join a dynamic, expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality acute medical care for newborns, children and young people.

• Work as part of a team of 11 consultants sharing weekend/weekday on‑call rota and act as Paediatrician of the Week and Neonatologist of the Week.

• Lead general paediatric and cardiology clinics and support the neonatal lead.

• Participate in SPA and DCC activities and department governance, audit and supervision duties.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
• Valid BLS training
• Valid APLS and NLS training

Knowledge

• Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice, including good clinical care, maintaining good medical practice, good relationships and communication with patients, good working relationships with colleagues, good teaching and training, professional behaviour and probity, delivery of good acute clinical care.
• Clinical knowledge and expertise in General Paediatrics and Neonatology to manage/supervise and/or offer expert clinical opinion on patients presenting to the Paediatric Department and Neonatal Unit. Must be actively involved in caring for neonates in a Level 2 Unit.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake robust audit/research within team structure within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of clinical knowledge and expertise relating to the management of cardiac problems in infants, children and young people.
• Evidence of relevant academic achievement (e.g. degrees, awards) in the last 3 years.
• Evidence of relevant research (e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals) in the last 3 years.

Skills

• Demonstrates skills in written and spoken English sufficient to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
• Skills acquired to safeguard children effectively.
• Skills acquired in practical procedures appropriate to Paediatrics and Neonatology.
• Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation, particularly when communicating with children.
• Able to work effectively in multi‑professional teams.
• Evidence of clinically supervising a range of doctors in training with the ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
• Basic IT skills.

Values

• We are kind.
• We are open.
• We are inclusive.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspectives and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate it on the online application form.

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate it on the online application form.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details, is shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision‑making process.

Safeguarding & Welfare

At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust you will be expected to undertake the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Flexible Working

We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment, no limit on the number of requests, and all requests are considered regardless of the reason.

Contact

For additional information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Lynsey Holmes, Assistant Directorate Manager: (lynsey.holmes@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk).

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.