Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetist This is a 10‑day locum appointment for a Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia, available as soon as possible for a period of six months. The role is based at Leeds Children’s Hospital (LGI site) within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a large quaternary referral centre in Northeast England that offers a full range of surgical and diagnostic specialties.
Key Responsibilities
Provide anaesthesia for children undergoing cardiac surgery and diagnostic procedures such as cardiac catheterisation and MRI.
Supervise patients following anaesthesia and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
Deliver a comprehensive anaesthetic service in collaboration with other consultant colleagues in the Trust.
Participate in the undergraduate teaching programme for the University of Leeds School of Medicine, including teaching post‑graduates and resident doctors in the Yorkshire Deanery.
Support service plans for the specialty, incorporating changes in clinical practice and new technologies.
Contribute to research, teaching and development of new procedures within the Trust.
Engage in clinical governance and progress quality‑improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Accreditation in the FRCA or equivalent and current membership of the Specialist Register (or within six months of admission to the Register for trainees).
Full GMC registration and current licence to practice in the UK.
Established skills in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, with at least 12 months of advanced training in the area.
Excellent communication and team‑working skills, and a strong commitment to teaching and service development.
Benefits
Work within a large multidisciplinary team of over 150 consultant anaesthetists, including a dedicated group of 29 paediatric consultants.
Opportunities for teaching, research and to develop subspecialty expertise.
Part‑time or job‑share arrangements available, subject to agreement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Contact Carol Bodlani Consultant Anaesthetist & Clinical Lead Email: bulelwa.bodlani@nhs.net Phone: 01133926672
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