Overview

We are advertising for a Locum Consultant General Paediatrician with an interest in Child Mental Health to join the General Paediatric Team at RMCH. The post includes acute General Paediatric duties and 2 PAs providing General Paediatric support to Manchester, Salford and Trafford CAMHS and The MFT Community Eating Disorders Service. The successful applicant will be one of two General Paediatricians with a special interest in Child Mental Health within a thriving General Paediatrics Department.Details

The post will be for 10 PAs per week with 8.5 PAs Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs Supporting Professional Activities, consistent with other consultants within the trust. The exact detail of the job plan will be finalised with the successful candidate.About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and is creating an integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, champion collaborative working and transformation. We have a digitally enabled organisation with Hive EPR launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, and we are embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and equal opportunities, protecting health and wellbeing.How to apply / Candidate information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, see the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide with the Job Description and Person Specification. The document provides details about the Trust, benefits, how we care for you as you care for others, and information to consider before submitting an application.Diversity and Equal Opportunities

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.We’re looking forward to hearing from you!This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025

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