Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia to join its team at the Children's Hospital. This role offers extensive training and experience in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, alongside opportunities for clinical audit and research. Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC and hold relevant qualifications and experience. This is a one-year post with shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Medical Council.
• Experience in paediatric or cardiac anaesthesia.
• Must demonstrate clinical competence in anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paediatric cardiac anaesthetic service.
• Contribute to teaching and research activities.
• Participate in clinical governance.

Skills

Experience in anaesthesia

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC Registration

Basic Medical Qualification

FRCA (or equivalent)

ST6+ status

Job description

Overview

CLINICAL FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA LEEDS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Applications are invited for a clinical fellow post, to complete advanced training in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, at the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is part of Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. This post will commence 4th of February 2026, for a period of 12 months. The post will provide comprehensive training in all aspects of paediatric cardiac anaesthesia apart, from paediatric cardiac transplant anaesthesia.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and dynamic paediatric anaesthetic team consisting of 22 paediatric anaesthetists, 6 paediatric cardiac anaesthetists and 10 PICU consultants.

This post would suit candidates who have completed their advanced training in paediatric or cardiac anaesthesia (or equivalent) as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists current curriculum. As this post is funded by the NHS, priority will be given to candidates who, after completing this post, could commence a consultant post in tertiary paediatric cardiac anaesthesia in the UK.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Prospective applicants wishing to discuss the post further and/or arrange an informal visit may do so by contacting Dr Carol Bodlani or Dr Wendy Lim, Clinical Supervisors in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia, via Anaesthetic team on 0113 3926672.

Main duties of the job

To work with paediatric cardiac anaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatric cardiac anaesthetic service in the Leeds Children's Hospitals. To develop or consolidate expertise in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia and fulfil all requirements for advanced training in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia. To maintain and contribute to the teaching and research activities, already established within the Trust. To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available. To participate in and progress clinical governance.

The post is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience, but the majority of time will be spent in paediatric cardiac theatres with a proportion of the time in the cardiology interventional lab and cardiac MRI. Other modules would include dedicated time with perfusion (2 weeks), transthoracic echo/transoesophageal echo (1 month with cardiologists and sonographers), Research/QI/Audits and congenital cardiac education in the form of monthly CCAN formal teaching and involvement in departmental/PICU SIM training. Time on PICU can be arranged depending on the needs of the individual. This post will have an out of hours banding supplement. Shift patterns are normal and long days, nights as well as some weekend commitments. The shift pattern is currently 1:8 and the out of normal working hours work commitments will be on the general paediatric registrar rota.

About us

Leeds has one of the largest Children's Hospitals in the country, delivering surgical procedures to over 12 000 children per year, including approximately 300 neonates. The trust delivers around 500 congenital cardiac operations per year. Leeds congenital unit is the second largest unit in the UK for interventional cardiology procedures, with around 600 congenital, 100 electrophysiology and 50 pacing procedures per year. It provides paediatric cardiac anaesthesia services for patients from the local population as well as, a very large tertiary referral area. Other specialist paediatric services in Leeds include laparoscopic and robotic surgery, airway surgery, liver and renal transplant, neurosurgery, and major plastic reconstructive surgery. The trust is also a paediatric major trauma centre with a 16 bed PICU, a 6 bed HDU and a tertiary NICU.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is designed to provide advanced sub-specialty training in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia. The post would be suitable for those wanting to specialise in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia and it will provide extensive training and experience in this sub-specialty. It will also give significant opportunities for clinical audit and research.

The post is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience but the majority of time will be spent in paediatric cardiac theatres with a proportion of the time in the cardiology interventional lab and cardiac MRI. Other modules would include dedicated time with perfusion (2 weeks), transthoracic echo/transoesophageal echo (1 month with cardiologists and sonographers), Research/QI/Audits and congenital cardiac education in the form of monthly CCAN formal teaching and involvement in departmental/PICU SIM training. Time on PICU can be arranged depending on the needs of the individual. This post will have an out of hours banding supplement. Shift patterns are normal and long days, nights as well as some weekend commitments. The shift pattern is currently 1:8 and the out of normal working hours work commitments will be on the general paediatric registrar rota. Daytime work/training will be in paediatric cardiac theatres and other cardiac areas.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
1. To work with paediatric cardiac anaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatric cardiac anaesthetic service in the Leeds Children's Hospitals.
2. To develop or consolidate expertise in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia and fulfil all requirements for advanced training in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.
3. To maintain and contribute to the teaching and research activities, already established within the Trust.
4. To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available.
5. To participate in and progress clinical governance.

This is a clinical, as well as an academic post and hence the appointee will be expected to actively participate in research projects. Access to paper based as well as electronic publications is available in the hospital library and within the anaesthetic department. The involvement of trainees in research is encouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T. support is also available.

For more information, please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Full GMC Registration
• Basic Medical Qualification
• FRCA (or equivalent)
• ST6+
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary.
• Full GMC Registration
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues demonstrated by one of the following
• Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
• OR achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic IELTS in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
• An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the OET in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
• Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
• If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills

Desirable

• CCT or equivalent in Anaesthesia
• 6 months from CCT at time of application

Experience

Essential

• Has at least 7 years experience in anaesthesia and have completed at least 6-12 months advanced training (or equivalent) in either Paediatric or Cardiac Anaesthesia.
• Must be able to demonstrate a good level of clinical experience and competence in anaesthesia.
• Must have completed higher Paediatric Anaesthesia Training Module. Experience of providing anaesthesia for children.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine.
• Experience of training and teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Knowledge of the audit process.
• Experience of training and teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups
• Well-organised, good time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to relate to colleagues and work within a team
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Knowledge of the audit process.

Desirable

• Has completed a recognised training programme in anaesthesia Demonstrates commitment to training in paediatric or cardiac anaesthesia.
• As this post is funded by the NHS, priority will be given to candidates who, after completing this post, could commence a consultant post in Tertiary Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia in the UK
• Previous experience of research
• APLS or APLS instructor Attendance at an alternative workshop on teaching and training techniques.
• Completion of Quality improvement project

Other Requirements

• Essential: Well-organised, good time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to relate to colleagues and work within a team
• Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
• Attendance at Leadership development course

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