Locum Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth seeks a Locum Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist to provide high-quality paediatric anaesthesia across major paediatric surgical specialties and to join the paediatric on-call rota. The post will include some sessions in adult theatres to maintain cross-speciality skills, with flexible working and the opportunity for part-time arrangements.

The role emphasises teaching, CME and quality improvement, with a plan typically starting at 1.5 generic

Qualifications

• 6 months advanced level paediatric anaesthesia in a tertiary centre.
• 1 year fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia in a tertiary centre.
• Training and experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and transport of critically ill children.
• Research, presentations or publications in paediatric anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality paediatric anaesthesia across major paediatric surgical specialties.
• Teach, engage in continuing medical education and participate in quality improvement.
• Participate in paediatric on-call rota; support adult general surgery/neurosurgery and obstetrics rotas.
• Provide weekend elective, emergency and trauma anaesthetic cover; flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Paediatric anaesthesia

PICU experience

Research experience

Publications

Education

Fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia

Level 2 Child Protection Training

Job description

Locum Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist

We are looking to welcome a consultant anaesthetist to primarily work within our Southwest Peninsular Children's Surgical Unit and be on the paediatric on call rota, but be willing and able to flex to cover work within our adult theatre complex. The job plan will incorporate, on average, one session in adult theatres per week to maintain skill, subject to mutual agreement.

We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500 000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. We are a major trauma centre. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, including cardiac, neurosurgery, thoracics and paediatrics. A successful applicant will be joining a welcoming and friendly department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is proud of its collegiate spirit. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence & translational research, and receive very positive feedback from our rotating trainees. We understand the need to accommodate a healthy work life balance and aim to support flexible working. We have a lively social programme and a dedicated anaesthetic coffee room, known as the 'Back Bar'.

We are located on the Devon/Cornwall border with access to all the amenities of a metropolitan city, yet moments away from the moors and sea. We are proud that Plymouth was voted the top city to live in England in 2023!

Main duties of the job

This post is for a substantive Consultant Anaesthetist capable of delivering high-quality anaesthesia across all major paediatric surgical specialties. In addition to clinical duties, responsibilities will include teaching, continuing medical education, and participation in quality improvement activities.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the paediatric on-call rota. There are separate on-call rotas for adult general surgery/neurosurgery and obstetrics, as well as adult ICU and cardiac services.

As a busy and expanding Trust, the role will also involve some weekend elective, emergency, and trauma anaesthetic cover. An appropriate allocation of programmed activities will be agreed to reflect these duties. We are committed to flexibility and strongly support a healthy work-life balance, welcoming applications from candidates seeking less than full-time work.

The enclosed job plan is indicative and may be subject to change following ongoing service developments, with the aim of meeting both the needs of the service and the professional interests of the post holder.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

We have included an indicative 10 PA job plan within the candidate pack, however the successful applicant will have the opportunity to meet with the Service Line Director in advance of commencing the post to agree a job plan that works for both the applicant and Trust. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will seek to accommodate this wherever possible. We are also keen to support applicants to do what they enjoy and therefore bring their best selves to work!

Job plans typically start with 1.5 generic SPA.

We would be more than happy to discuss elements of the job, rota or any other queries.

We would actively welcome and would strongly encourage visiting the department, hospital and the area in advance of interviews/application.

Person Specification

Essential and desireable

• 6 months advanced level experience of paediatric anaesthesia in a tertiary centre.
• Training and experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and the transport of critically ill children
• Level 2 Child Protection Training
• 1 year fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia in a tertiary centre
• Experience in the provision of paediatric preoperative assessment and pain services
• Research / presentations / publications in paediatric anaesthesia
• Training and experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and the transport of critically ill children
• Training and experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and the transport of critically ill children
• Research / presentations / publications in paediatric anaesthesia

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.