Fixed Term Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled locum paediatric anaesthetist to join their dynamic anaesthetic department. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population, from neonates to teenagers, and participate in innovative service development. The successful candidate will have opportunities for teaching and will be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that values professional growth and well-being. With flexible working patterns and a commitment to quality improvement, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in paediatric healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programme

Teaching Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric anaesthesia for neonates to teenagers.
• Full GMC registration or eligibility for registration required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthetic care for paediatric and adult patients.
• Participate in teaching and training of medical colleagues.

Skills

Paediatric Anaesthesia

Perioperative Care

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Basic Medical Degree

FRCA or Specialist Qualification

Higher Degree Related to Anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex (East) are looking for an outstanding locum paediatric anaesthetist to join our team looking after patients from pre-term neonates to teenagers, working in a fantastic area of the country. Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.This is a fixed term post, to cover temporary planned absences in the anaesthetic department.The successful applicant would work primarily at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital but there will also be opportunities to work with adult patients at the Princess Royal (Haywards Heath), Lewes Victoria Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital (Brighton) sites. The latter hospital is the site of the ongoing 3Ts redevelopment (Tertiary, Trauma and Teaching), which has recently seen the completion of the Louisa Martindale Building, which boasts state-of-the-art operating theatres, teaching and rest facilities, many with stunning sea views.

Visiting our department prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical lead or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed

Main duties of the job

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Due to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia for a wide range of procedures in paediatric patients from neonates to teenagers is expected. The posts are flexible in nature, but offer the opportunity to expand and hone practice in a variety of subspeciality areas as well as adult general lists. The weekly list allocations are consultant led and can hence be tailored to the interests and skills of individuals.

There are plenty of opportunities for leading service development and quality improvement projects and experience/enthusiasm for these areas would be welcomed.

We are large teaching department with an associated medical school so we expect all consultants to participate in the education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record of delivering education to these groups will find plenty to occupy themselves.

Further details of the duties of the role can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWRSCHFTCONANAES-459

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description Job responsibilities

The job plan will consist of flexible paediatric lists based at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital in Brighton. Although supporting the paediatric anaesthesia service will be the primary aim of the role, adult general lists will also be scheduled at the Princess Royal or Royal Sussex County Hospital depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual. The job plan will also include annualised flexible in year sessions which may be undertaken on week or weekend days by mutual agreement. There is no on call commitment initially with this post, however this may be later incorporated by mutual agreement. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA).

Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.

When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.

Job description Job responsibilities

The job plan will consist of flexible paediatric lists based at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital in Brighton. Although supporting the paediatric anaesthesia service will be the primary aim of the role, adult general lists will also be scheduled at the Princess Royal or Royal Sussex County Hospital depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual. The job plan will also include annualised flexible in year sessions which may be undertaken on week or weekend days by mutual agreement. There is no on call commitment initially with this post, however this may be later incorporated by mutual agreement. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA).

Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.

When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.

Person Specification Experience /Qualifications Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

• oHigher Degree
• oHigher degree related to anaesthesia

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• oAdvanced training paediatric anaesthesia
• oDeliver safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to patients undergoing complex general surgical procedures.

Desirable

• oExperience of perioperative care of neonates
• oExperience of delivering sedation to children
• oPost CCT fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia or equivalent consultant level experience

Knowledge Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Acaedemic & Research Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes & Honours

Career Progression of Career to date Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date & Personal Attributes
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification Experience /Qualifications Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

• oHigher Degree
• oHigher degree related to anaesthesia

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• oAdvanced training paediatric anaesthesia
• oDeliver safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to patients undergoing complex general surgical procedures.

Desirable

• oExperience of perioperative care of neonates
• oExperience of delivering sedation to children
• oPost CCT fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia or equivalent consultant level experience

Knowledge Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Acaedemic & Research Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes & Honours

Career Progression of Career to date Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date & Personal Attributes
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)