Paediatric Consultant

Job Summary The Consultant Paediatrician is responsible for providing specialized medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of paediatric conditions while ensuring high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and family-centred healthcare. Key Responsibilities • Assess, diagnose, and manage infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic medical conditions • Provide outpatient and inpatient paediatric consultations, treatment, and follow-up care • Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with other medical specialties and multidisciplinary teams • Monitor child growth, development, immunization, and preventive healthcare needs • Provide clinical guidance and supervision to junior physicians, residents, and other healthcare professionals • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with patient safety, clinical governance, accreditation, and hospital policies Qualifications • Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) with recognized postgraduate specialization in Paediatrics • Recognized specialist qualification or board certification in Paediatrics • Valid SCFHS professional classification and registration as a Consultant Paediatrician • Relevant post-specialization clinical experience meeting Consultant classification requirements • Strong experience in managing acute and chronic paediatric conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings • Hospital experience with a strong background in multidisciplinary patient care is required Show more Show less