Paediatric Anaesthetist Consultant — On‑Call & Flexible

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to cover paediatric surgical cases within the Southwest Peninsular Children's Unit and join the paediatric on‑call rota, with the ability to assist in the adult theatre complex as needed.

The post emphasises teaching, continuing medical education, and involvement in quality improvement activities, with a flexible working approach to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality anaesthesia across major paediatric surgical specialties.
• Participate in paediatric on-call rota.
• Contribute to teaching, Continuing Medical Education and quality improvement.

Skills

Paediatric anaesthesia

Paediatric Intensive Care

Transport of critically ill children

Job description

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to cover paediatric surgical cases within the Southwest Peninsular Children's Unit and join the paediatric on‑call rota, with the ability to assist in the adult theatre complex as needed.

The post emphasises teaching, continuing medical education, and involvement in quality improvement activities, with a flexible working approach to support work-life balance.