Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia to provide comprehensive training and support to the paediatric cardiac anaesthesia team. This role requires full GMC registration and significant prior experience in anaesthesia. Opportunities for clinical audits and research are included. The contract is for one year with a focus on various pediatric cardiac procedures.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a good level of clinical experience and competence in anaesthesia.
• Experience of training and teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Completion of higher Paediatric Anaesthesia Training Module.

Responsibilities

• Join a comprehensive paediatric cardiac anaesthetic service.
• Develop expertise in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.
• Maintain teaching and research activities within the Trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Anaesthesia experience

Teaching ability

Time management

Education

FRCA or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia

Applicationsare invited for a clinical fellow post, to complete advanced training inpaediatric cardiac anaesthesia, at the Leeds Childrens Hospital, which is partof Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. This post will commence 4th of February2026, for a period of 12 months. The post will provide comprehensive trainingin all aspects of paediatric cardiac anaesthesia apart, from paediatric cardiactransplant anaesthesia.

Thesuccessful candidate will join an enthusiastic and dynamic paediatricanaesthetic team consisting of 22 paediatric anaesthetists, 6 paediatriccardiac anaesthetists and 10 PICU consultants.

Thispost would suit candidates who have completed their advanced training inpaediatric or cardiac anaesthesia (or equivalent) as per the Royal College ofAnaesthetists current curriculum. As this post is funded by the NHS, prioritywill be given to candidates who, after completing this post, could commence aconsultant post in tertiary paediatric cardiac anaesthesia in the UK.

Candidatesmust be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license topractice by the intended start date.

Prospectiveapplicants wishing to discuss the post further and/or arrange an informal visitmay do so by contacting Dr Carol Bodlani or Dr Wendy Lim, Clinical Supervisorsin Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia, via Anaesthetic team on 0113 3926672.

Main duties of the job

To work with paediatric cardiacanaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatric cardiacanaesthetic service in the Leeds Children's Hospitals. To develop or consolidate expertise inpaediatric cardiac anaesthesia and fulfil all requirements for advancedtraining in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia. To maintain and contribute to theteaching and research activities, already established within the Trust. To support service plans for thespecialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and newtechnologies available. To participate in and progress clinicalgovernance

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

About us

Leedshas one of the largest Childrens Hospitals in the country, delivering surgicalprocedures to over 12 000 children per year, including approximately 300neonates. The trust delivers around 500 congenital cardiac operations per year. Leeds congenital unit is the second largestunit in the UK for interventional cardiology procedures, with around 600congenital, 100 electrophysiology and 50 pacing procedures per year. Itprovides paediatric cardiac anaesthesia services for patients from the localpopulation as well as, a very large tertiary referral area. Other specialistpaediatric services in Leeds include laparoscopic and robotic surgery, airwaysurgery, liver and renal transplant, neurosurgery, and major plasticreconstructive surgery. The trust is also a paediatric major trauma centre witha 16 bed PICU, a 6 bed HDU and a tertiary NICU.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Thispost is designed to provide advanced sub-specialty training in paediatriccardiac anaesthesia.

Thepost would be suitable for those wanting to specialise in paediatric cardiacanaesthesia and it will provide extensive training and experience in thissub-specialty. It will also give significant opportunities for clinical auditand research.

Thepost is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience but themajority of time will be spent in paediatric cardiac theatres with a proportionof the time in the cardiology interventional lab and cardiac MRI.

Othermodules 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 CCANformal teaching and involvement in departmental/PICU SIM training. Time on PICUcan be arranged depending on the needs of the individual.

Thispost will have an out of hours banding supplement. Shift patterns are normaland long days, nights as well as some weekend commitments. The shift pattern incurrently 1:8 and the out of normal working hours work commitments will be onthe general paediatric registrar rota.Daytime work/training will be in paediatric cardiac theatres and othercardiac areas.

OBJECTIVESOF THE POST

1. To work with paediatric cardiacanaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatric cardiacanaesthetic service in the Leeds Childrens Hospitals.

2. To develop or consolidate expertise inpaediatric cardiac anaesthesia and fulfil all requirements for advancedtraining in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.

3. To maintain and contribute to theteaching and research activities, already established within the Trust.

4. To support service plans for thespecialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and newtechnologies available.

5. To participate in and progress clinicalgovernance.

Thisis a clinical, as well as an academic post and hence the appointee will beexpected to actively participate in research projects. Access to paper based aswell as electronic publications is available in the hospital library and withinthe anaesthetic department. The involvement of trainees in research isencouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T. support isalso available.

Formore information, please see the job description and person specificationattached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 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.
• 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

• 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

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.

Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetists