Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Deliver anaesthesia across various surgical specialties and collaborate with a team of 42 experts. The role includes a flexible job plan, on-call commitments, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in paediatric anaesthetics required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for services at multiple hospitals.
• Participate in a 1 in 15 on-call rota.
• Flexible job plan to meet service needs.

Skills

Paediatric Anaesthetics

Job description

Job summary

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) is the largest tertiary Paediatric Hospital in the UK. The successful candidate would join a department of 42 Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists delivering sessions across RMCH, The Christie Hospital (the largest single-site cancer centre in Europe, including anaesthetic services for the proton beam therapy centre), Trafford Hospital, and Wythenshawe Hospital.

The department provides anaesthesia for a wide range of paediatric surgical specialties including neurosurgery, complex airway, hyperinsulinism, palatofacial surgery, burn injury, paediatric urology (including bladder exstrophy), renal transplant surgery, and neonatal surgery.

The post attracts 10 PAs. The job plan may include sessions at any of the hospitals mentioned above, and weekend elective work may be required in the future.

Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in paediatric anaesthetics.

Main duties of the job

The new consultant will provide anaesthesia for services at the hospitals, including contractual commitments. Provision of services will involve a 1 in 15 on-call rota shared with other consultant anaesthetists at RMCH.

The appointee will be contracted for a 10 PA job, comprising 8 direct clinical care PAs and 2 supporting PAs for teaching, audit, CME/CPD, mandatory training, clinical governance, and administrative duties.

The job plan is flexible to meet service needs. The detailed job plan, including exact timings of clinical sessions, will be agreed upon through discussion with the CSU Clinical Lead, depending on service demands.

The clinical commitment will cover a variety of surgical specialties, and the appointee is expected to work at RMCH and its affiliated sites, covering for colleagues' annual, study, and sick leave.

About us

MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn, creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration and transformation. Our digital initiatives, including the Hive Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022, aim to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational efficiency.

We are a major academic research and education centre, supporting high-quality research programs. Our Green Plan outlines our commitment to making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering equal opportunities for career development, prioritizing health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Details

• Post date: 15 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (pro-rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference: 349-MCH-6905016-RL4
• Location: Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and required skills, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under Supporting Documents. Please also review the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits, and application guidance.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. For support with your application, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!