Consultant Paediatrician - General Paediatrics
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Description
NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Paediatrician - General Paediatrics based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent.
Hours
40 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
The postholder will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of Consultant Paediatricians based at University Hospital Crosshouse. There is a separate team of Paediatricians based at the Neonatal Unit in the adjacent Ayrshire Maternity Unit and a team of Community Paediatricians based at Rainbow House, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine.
The Consultants are supported by Specialty Doctors, trainees at FY2, GPST and ST level on a rotational basis and Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners. There is also an excellent team of nurses covering the inpatient and assessment wards and also supporting children and families at home.
The postholder will contribute to the on call out of hours acute paediatric rota, including child protection. This is resident until 2130 and then on call from home, subject to distance away from base. Monday to Friday daytime there is a hot week rota consisting of two Consultants providing acute paediatric cover and acute child protection cover.<
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Paediatrician - General Paediatrics based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent.
Hours
40 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
The postholder will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of Consultant Paediatricians based at University Hospital Crosshouse. There is a separate team of Paediatricians based at the Neonatal Unit in the adjacent Ayrshire Maternity Unit and a team of Community Paediatricians based at Rainbow House, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine.
The Consultants are supported by Specialty Doctors, trainees at FY2, GPST and ST level on a rotational basis and Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners. There is also an excellent team of nurses covering the inpatient and assessment wards and also supporting children and families at home.
The postholder will contribute to the on call out of hours acute paediatric rota, including child protection. This is resident until 2130 and then on call from home, subject to distance away from base. Monday to Friday daytime there is a hot week rota consisting of two Consultants providing acute paediatric cover and acute child protection cover.<
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The postholder will provide general paediatric outpatient services at locations across Ayrshire and Arran. The postholder will be expected to have or to develop skills in Paediatric rheumatology and lead that service. There will be support and training available to develop this role. The postholder will be responsible for the Bowel management clinic with experienced nursing support.
The postholder will contribute to Educational Supervision and training of resident doctors at tier 1 and tier 2 level. The Paediatric Department has a healthy risk management and QI ethos with opportunity to contribute to both.
There may be opportunity to develop a personal interest depending on the needs of the Department.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Lawrence Armstrong, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director Children’s Services at lawrence.armstrong@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, or alternatively on 01563 825670.
Interview Date: Monday 18th May 2026 PM
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
The postholder will provide general paediatric outpatient services at locations across Ayrshire and Arran. The postholder will be expected to have or to develop skills in Paediatric rheumatology and lead that service. There will be support and training available to develop this role. The postholder will be responsible for the Bowel management clinic with experienced nursing support.
The postholder will contribute to Educational Supervision and training of resident doctors at tier 1 and tier 2 level. The Paediatric Department has a healthy risk management and QI ethos with opportunity to contribute to both.
There may be opportunity to develop a personal interest depending on the needs of the Department.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Lawrence Armstrong, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director Children’s Services at lawrence.armstrong@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, or alternatively on 01563 825670.
Interview Date: Monday 18th May 2026 PM
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.