Consultant in Paediatric High Dependency Care

MFT; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 114.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Consultant in Paediatric High Dependency Care at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The role is a full-time 10 PA post with on-site duties, leading ward rounds and providing expert clinical care for the PHDU.

The post requires extensive experience in general paediatrics, high dependency, neonatal, cardiac and neurosurgical care, plus ability to coordinate complex paediatric cases and work with multi-disciplinary teams

Formación

• Extensive experience in acute paediatrics including high dependency/ambulatory care.
• Experience in initiating and managing patients requiring respiratory support.
• Care of acutely unwell child on long-term ventilation via tracheostomy.
• Experience in leading and coordinating care of the complex child.
• PICU experience at registrar level.
• Completion of RCPCH SPIN in Paediatric High Dependency Care.

Responsabilidades

• The PHDU consultant on call takes overall responsibility for advice and care of patients on the paediatric HDU.
• They will be involved in delivering direct clinical care including leading ward rounds and escalation/de-escalation in treatment. Close liaison with other critical care consultants and parent specialty consultants will be required.

Conocimientos

Acute paediatrics

High dependency care

Respiratory support

Leadership & coordination

PICU Registrar level

Educación

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent training

GMC registration/licence

CCT or near-completion (UK)

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Consultant in Paediatric High Dependency Care

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Main area Paediatric Critical Care - PHDU Grade YC72 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 349-SHCG-8218470-RL4

Site Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, 1st floor, PHDU Town Manchester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us in developing the Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU) at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. This is a full time 10 Programmed Activity (PA) post.

Applicants for this post must have extensive experience in general medical, surgical (including neonatal), cardiac and neurosurgical, Paediatric High Dependency.

There is a 15-bedded paediatric high dependency unit based within the Paediatric Critical Care Directorate which is currently staffed to 14 beds. This purpose-built area is co-located with Paediatric Intensive Care, Paediatric Burns Unit and Paediatric Theatres. PHDU admits approximately 600 children a year.

Main duties of the job

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT) and the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM) have joined together to create a new Foundation Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). As a result, it’s an extremely exciting and challenging period in the delivery of health and social care in Greater Manchester and one that provides a wealth of opportunity. Our new organisation will provide a single hospital service across the city of Manchester, where these changes will make a real difference to the health outcomes and quality of life for the communities we serve.

The PHDU consultant on call for the day takes overall responsibility for advice and care of patients on the paediatric HDU. They will be involved in delivering direct clinical care including leading ward rounds and escalation/de-escalation in treatment. Close liaison with other critical care consultants and parent specialty consultants will be required. This consultant will be on site at RMCH during working hours.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the idéal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCPCH or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Applicants who are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview. Applicants who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.

Experience and knowledge

• Extensive experience of acute paediatrics including high dependency/ambulatory care
• Experience in initiating and managing patients requiring respiratory support
• Care of acutely unwell child on long-term ventilation via tracheostomy
• Experience in leading and co-ordinating care of the complex child
• PICU experience at registrar level
• Completion of RCPCH SPIN in Paediatric High Dependency Care

Teaching and Audit

• Experience of Audit
• Teaching of junior medical staff
• Experience of supervision of junior medical staff including workplace-based assessment and MSF
• Trained Educational Supervisor
• Teaching of medical students

Academic Achievements and Research

• Publications in recognised Clinical Journals
• Research projects relating to the specialist area

Interpersonal / Professional Skills

• Organisational skills
• Involvement in service development and/or quality improvement processes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.