Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia
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Fixed term: 12 months | 10 PAs
We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join our committed team of 27 anaesthetists. You will help support service expansion, provide consultant cover and flexibility, and assist colleagues during on‑call periods and leave.
Sheffield Children’s Hospital boasts a state‑of‑the‑art theatre complex with 9 dedicated theatres, a procedure room, and two MRI scanners. Our service portfolio includes regional and supra‑regional surgical specialties such as general surgery, urology, neonatal care, orthopaedics (spinal and limb reconstruction), plastics, burns, ENT, maxillofacial, dental, neurosurgery (with intraoperative MRI), and ophthalmology. We have independently staffed Intensive Care and High Dependency Units, providing excellent multidisciplinary care.
Applicants unable to work full‑time are encouraged to apply, and job content can be tailored in consultation with the Trust and colleagues.
Essential Requirements
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Relevant specialist qualification
* Training and experience in paediatric anaesthesia
* Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and delivering high‑quality patient care
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Provide anaesthetic services to accommodate service expansion, consultant cover and flexibility, and to cover consultants who have been on call or are on leave.
* On‑call responsibilities include providing consultant support for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit for difficult airway issues, and cover for the consultant covering intensive care when they are busy.
* There may be opportunity for those with appropriate qualifications to take on additional PICU responsibilities.
* Assist colleagues during on‑call periods and leave.
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear:
to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We were proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top‑ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we were excited to keep building our leadership in children’s health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children, 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.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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