Locum SHO (CT1) - Paediatrics

Locum SHO (CT1) – Paediatrics

NHS Trust | ASAP Start | Full‑time | On‑site

Role Summary

The Locum SHO (CT1) in Paediatrics will support the safe assessment and management of infants, children, and young people across inpatient wards, the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), and the Emergency Department. The postholder will work under the supervision of registrars and consultants, contributing to acute care, routine reviews, safeguarding assessments, and family communication.

Key Responsibilities
Acute paediatric assessment — Clerk and assess children presenting with acute illness in PAU or ED, initiating investigations and management plans.

Ward cover — Daily review of inpatients, documentation, fluid management, prescribing, and escalation of concerns.

Neonatal support — Participate in postnatal ward rounds, newborn checks, and support neonatal care (depending on Trust).

On‑call duties — Provide out‑of‑hours cover for paediatrics and neonates as per rota.

Family communication — Explain diagnoses, management plans, and safety‑netting advice to parents and carers.

Safeguarding — Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with Trust policy.

Procedures — Perform cannulation, venepuncture, lumbar puncture (training provided), and basic airway support.

MDT collaboration — Work with nurses, health visitors, safeguarding teams, and allied health professionals.

Clinical governance — Attend teaching, participate in audits, QI projects, and simulation training.

Required Qualifications & Experience
GMC full registration with licence to practise

Minimum CT1‑level experience in paediatrics, emergency medicine, or general medicine

Competence in basic paediatric assessment and acute care

ALS or EPLS (or willingness to obtain)

Ability to recognise and escalate unwell children

Desirable Experience
Previous paediatrics or neonatal experience

Familiarity with PEWS, bronchiolitis management, asthma pathways, and common paediatric presentations

Experience with safeguarding documentation

Participation in paediatric audit or QI work

Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical judgement and early recognition of deterioration

Excellent communication with children, parents, and MDT

Ability to work calmly in a fast‑paced environment

Good organisational skills and accurate documentation

Commitment to patient safety and family‑centred care

Work Schedule
Full‑time, typically 40 hours per week

Mix of ward work, PAU, ED cover, and neonatal duties

On‑call commitments depending on Trust rota

ASAP start, initial contract 1–3 months with potential extension

Additional Information
Full departmental induction provided

Access to paediatric teaching, simulation, and skills sessions

Support from registrars and consultants at all times

Opportunities to gain experience in:

Acute paediatrics

Neonatal care

Chronic conditions and community paediatrics (depending on Trust)