Locum Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist

Alder Hey Children'S Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to cover paediatric surgery through 10 programmed activities per week, including 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 1 on-call PA.

The role involves teaching, research, and active participation in CPD, audits and governance, with initial SPAs of 1.5 and potential for additional SPAs as roles expand.

Qualifications

• Required medical qualifications as above with UK registration or eligibility.
• Experience in paediatric anaesthesia and clinical governance is expected.
• Sponsorship possible for eligible applicants as per government policy.

Responsibilities

• Post includes 10 programmed activities per week with SPA allocations.
• Take part in the on-call rota (1 in 16) and general paediatric lists.
• Engage in teaching, research and departmental governance activities.

Education

Primary medical degree CCT or within 6 months of CCT

Minimum of 7 years in a recognised anaesthetic training post

1 year advanced level training in paediatric anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

The post is for 10 PAs which consists of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs, including 1PA for on call. The post holder will be part of the general on-call rota (1 in 16, class A). The post holder will be expected to take part in lists allocated to general paediatric anaesthesia. The majority of lists are allocated 1.25 DCC PAs to allow for pre- and post-op clinical activity. In line with current Trust policy this post includes 1.5 PAs core supporting professional activities (SPA). Additional SPA is subject to negotiation for activities such as educational supervision, research, Trust management positions, and service development.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Particular interests of potential applicants will be encouraged, and sessional commitments may vary accordingly. All theatre sessions are regularly reviewed by the Theatre Management Team according to the needs of service so that sessions may change.

Demand for emergency surgery is extremely high and therefore it is expected that any unallocated theatre time may be reallocated to accommodate emergencies during normal working hours.

Teaching & Academic role

• Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise

Managerial responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff.
• Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.
• Take an active role in service review and development

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

• Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available
• Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.
• Take part in the clinical governance programme

About us

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 411-ACU-26-8359768
Job locations: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, L12 2AP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This post attracts 10 programmed activities per week. There may be the opportunity to discuss and review this with the clinical director. The job plan for the first three months will be based on a provisional/indicative timetable. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director within three months of the commencement date of the appointee.

The supporting professional activities (SPAs) allocation within the provisional job plan is an illustrative guide only and will be finalised following individual agreement with successful candidate.

The basic template for new consultants is 1.5 SPA. Any additional SPA time in the Job Plan is linked to defined roles with clear objectives.

• 1.0 SPA for personal revalidation, appraisal/job planning/quality improvement/clinical governance/statutory & mandatory training/CPD.
• Engagement in Quality Improvement, including: Attending Quality Improvement meeting; Contributing data; and Implementing agreed Quality Improvement recommendations in own practice.
• 0.5 SPA for departmental & Trust meetings and teaching (UG, departmental, Trust).
• Indicative 0.25 SPA for a formal Postgraduate Medical Educational Supervisor role.
• Additional SPA(s) for defined roles in research, departmental leadership or wider governance, and audit, as agreed through the job planning process.

Person Specification

Education & Training / Experience

Essential

• Primary medical degree CCT or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 7 years in a recognised anaesthetic training post. 1 year advanced level training in paediatric anaesthesia at a tertiary paediatric hospital. Training in anaesthesia for children with complex comorbidities and congenital abnormalities such as congenital heart disease.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact: Consultant Anaesthetist / Joint Clinical Lead, Dr Papari Deka, [e-mail]