Locum Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution based in Sheffield is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care. The ideal candidate will provide consultant cover for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit and contribute to the education of junior colleagues. This role requires expertise in paediatrics and includes on-call duties, with a competitive salary range of £105,504 to £139,882 per annum. A practical commitment of 12 months with full-time hours is expected.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave

Pension schemes

Health programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in paediatrics and critical care.
• Registered with the GMC and experienced in ICU.
• APLS/PALS provider is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant cover for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit.
• Continuing responsibility for patients in care.
• Contribute to training individuals in paediatrics and critical care.

Skills

Ability to prioritise and manage clinical workload

Experience in paediatric intensive care

Ability to offer expert clinical opinions

Experience in leading clinical teams

Teaching and training medical colleagues

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent higher qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Based at Sheffield Children's Hospital, you will provide consultant cover to the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) and support Embrace, the regional paediatric critical care transport service.

Due to the nature of the work, flexibility within the rota is required. A full day on the ICU is allocated 2.5 PAs, while a day covering HDU is 2.25 PAs (to support flexibility, daytime activity is averaged over a number of weeks). The 10 PA job plan is designed with these allocations in mind. The role also includes an equal share of on-call consultant cover for PCCU and support for colleagues during absences.

If you choose a part-time contract, your duties will require the whole of your professional time, with a minimum commitment equivalent to 7 PAs per week.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:

Provide consultant cover for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) and Embrace, the regional paediatric transport service.

Continuing responsibility for patients in your care, and for the functioning of the PCCU.

On-call duties for PCCU.

Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

Contribute to the training of individuals in paediatrics, adult intensive care, and advanced nurse practitioners

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

Brilliant Place to work

Leaders in Children's Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent higher qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC
• Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit/rotation approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this has been signed off by the PICM ISAC including six months of anaesthetic training
• APLS/PALS provider

Experience

• Experience in paediatric intensive care and paediatric high dependency care
• Experience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality critical care in the in-patient setting
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
• Experience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on critical care remotely
• Experience in related sub-specialities
• Experience in critical care transport medicine

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Basic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotas
• Clear contribution to audit to effect change
• Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
• Ability to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes
• Teaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Management course
• Experience in quality improvement projects
• Demonstration of research in Paediatric Intensive Care or Anaesthesia
• Ability to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleagues

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to continuing own professional development
• Ability to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Drive and determination to effect change to improve clinical care
• Proactive approach to supporting own and colleagues' well-being
• Willingness to contribute to additional professional responsibilities in the department

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-25-7169382-A

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust