Bank/Adhoc Paediatric Anaesthetist

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bank/Adhoc Paediatric Anaesthetist to support the development of its paediatric services. The role requires post-FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees who have completed paediatric competencies. Applicants must be EPALS providers and committed to delivering high-quality care for children aged 3 and above. The role provides a unique opportunity for strategic growth within children and young people's services.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Stage 2 paediatric competencies or equivalent.
• Non-HEE trainee should have completed FRCA and competencies.
• Demonstrable paediatric experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of safe and high-quality care.
• Develop the paediatric day case surgical pathway.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees

EPALS provider

Level 3 Paediatric Safeguarding

Ability to obtain enhanced DBS check

Job description

Bank/Adhoc Paediatric Anaesthetist

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Candidates are advised to apply directly using the following link:

https://hje.kallidusrecruit.com/vacancyinformation.aspx?vguid=73bb7c45-8292-4cec-85a9-e98a9d60877d

Please note, only applications received through the employer's website will be reviewed.

The hospital is developing its paediatric services further to provide a day case surgical pathway from April 2025! We are initially treating minor and moderate‑complexity surgery, for clinically well children, above the age of 3.

Main duties of the job

To support this pathway and ensure the delivery of safe and high‑quality care, the hospital seeks post‑FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed Stage 2 paediatric competencies, or equivalent.

About us

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has an ever‑increasing paediatric demand within its Urgent Care Centre, as well as within its dedicated paediatric outpatient department.

Job responsibilities

The hospital is developing its paediatric services further to provide a day case surgical pathway from April 2025! We are initially treating minor and moderate‑complexity surgery, for clinically well children, above the age of 3.

To support this pathway and ensure the delivery of safe and high‑quality care, the hospital seeks post‑FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed Stage 2 paediatric competencies, or equivalent.

Applicants need to be EPALS or APLS providers at the point at which they commence work for the hospital.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has an ever‑increasing paediatric demand within its Urgent Care Centre, as well as within its dedicated paediatric outpatient department.

There is opportunity for strategic growth within children and young peoples services and successful applicants are encouraged to be a part of this exciting journey!

Person Specification

Experience

• Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or
• Non-HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies or
• Non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
• EPALS provider
• Level 3 Paediatric Safeguarding (hospital is able to support)
• Able to obtain enhanced DBS check (hospital will arrange)
• Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway

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.

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth