Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Sheffield; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join a team of 30 anaesthetists. The role supports service expansion, provides consultant cover, and offers flexibility during periods of leave.

The post includes opportunities for PICU responsibilities for suitably qualified candidates, with a closing date of 12 October 2026 and interviews planned for 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• 12 months advanced Paediatric Anaesthesia training.
• Experience or interest in Chronic Pain Medicine.
• Basic experience in management (e.g., trainee rotas).
• Experience in preparing audits.
• Understanding NHS management responsibilities of consultants.
• Interest in research and clinical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services to support service expansion and consultant cover.
• Cover consultants on leave and provide flexibility as needed.
• Opportunity for PICU responsibilities for suitably qualified candidates.

Skills

Communicate with children and families

Teamwork with medical staff

Teach/educate colleagues

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

The closing date is 12 October 2026

Applications from candidates wishing to work less than full-time are welcome. Flexible working arrangements and job content can be discussed and tailored in consultation with the Trust and successful candidate.

We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join our committed team of 30 anaesthetists. The successful candidate will support service expansion, provide consultant cover and flexibility, and assist colleagues during periods of leave.

Sheffield Children's Hospital boasts a state-of-the-art theatre complex with 9 dedicated theatres, a procedure room, and two MRI scanners.

Our service portfolio includes regional and supra-regional surgical specialties such as general surgery, urology, neonatal care, orthopaedics (spinal and limb reconstruction), plastics, burns, ENT, maxillofacial, dental, neurosurgery (with intraoperative MRI), and ophthalmology.

We have independently staffed Intensive Care and High Dependency Units, providing excellent multidisciplinary care.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 26th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:

Provide anaesthetic services to accommodate service expansion, consultant cover and flexibility, and to cover consultants who are on leave.

There may be opportunity for those with appropriate qualifications to take on additional PICU responsibilities.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Person specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent

Knowledge/Previous Experience

• 12 months advanced Paediatric Anaesthesia training
• Training, experience and or interest in Chronic Pain Medicine

Previous Training Management/Audit

• Basic experience in management eg trainee rotas
• Preparation of audit
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants

Academic Achievements Research/Publications

• Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
• Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research

Skills

• Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
• Ability to teach

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

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.

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-26-8296722

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust