Locum Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care (6 months)
The closing date is 10 June 2026
Based at Sheffield Children's Hospital, you will provide consultant cover to the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU).
Due to the nature of the work, flexibility within the rota is required. A full day on the ICU is allocated 2.5 PAs, while a day covering HDU is 2.25 PAs (to support flexibility, daytime activity is averaged over a number of weeks). The 10 PA job plan is designed with these allocations in mind. The role also includes an equal share of on‑call consultant cover for PCCU and support for colleagues during absences.
If you choose a part‑time contract, your duties will require the whole of your professional time, with a minimum commitment equivalent to 7 PAs per week.
Main duties of the job
* Provide consultant cover for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU)
* Continuing responsibility for patients in your care, and for the functioning of the PCCU.
* On‑call duties for PCCU.
* Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
* Contribute to the training of individuals in paediatrics, adult intensive care, and advanced nurse practitioner.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent higher qualification
* Fully registered with the GMC
* Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit/rotation approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this has been signed off by the PICM ISAC including six months of anaesthetic training
* APLS/PALS provider
Experience
* Experience in paediatric intensive care and paediatric high dependency care
* Experience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality critical care in the in‑patient setting
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
* Experience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on critical care remotely
* Experience in related sub‑specialities
* Experience in critical care transport medicine
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to prioritise and manage clinical workload
* Basic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotas
* Clear contribution to audit to effect change
* Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
* Ability to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes
* Teaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
* Management course
* Experience in quality improvement projects
* Demonstration of research in Paediatric Intensive Care or Anaesthesia
* Ability to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleagues
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to continuing own professional development
* Ability to work harmoniously as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
* Drive and determination to effect change to improve clinical care
* Proactive approach to supporting own and colleagues' well‑being
* Willingness to contribute to additional professional responsibilities in the department
Demonstrates Trust Values
* Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and LGBTQ+ members.
Disability Status and Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contract Details
Fixed term – 6 months; Full‑time, with part‑time available at a minimum commitment of 7 PAs per week.
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, pro rata if part time.
Location: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
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