Senior Paediatric Anaesthetist – Neonatal & Surgical Care

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a full-time Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The post supports a neonatal surgical service and provides anaesthesia for a wide range of paediatric conditions, with involvement in on-call rota and teaching.

The department seeks proactive, forward-thinking clinicians with GMC registration, FRCA or equivalent, and a Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join a collaborative team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• MB;BS or Equivalent.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligible for Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• FRCA or Equivalent.
• Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Excellent clinical skills and ability to apply sound clinical judgment.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking and analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the provision of a safe and efficient Paediatric anaesthetic service for elective and emergency care at UHL including preoperative assessment and perioperative care.
• To provide specialist high-risk anaesthesia outpatient clinic work.
• To participate in the Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist non-resident on-call rota. Currently 1:9.5.
• Support high-quality elective and emergency theatre sessions, including neonatal and paediatric emergency anaesthesia, and provide flexibility to meet service needs.
• Work collaboratively with paediatric surgery, radiology, pain, pre-assessment, theatre and wider multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe perioperative pathways.
• Work flexibly to support workload pressures and cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local partners.
• Supervise and manage junior medical staff in line with local employment, education and human resources policies.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, clinical governance, CPD and mandatory governance meetings.
• Carry out all duties to the highest standard, and in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and relevant quality initiatives.
• Contribute to the teaching, training, appraisal and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinical staff groups.
• Maintain continuing professional development and engage with annual appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Complete Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.

Education

MB;BS or Equivalent

Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligible for Specialist Register within 6 months

FRCA or Equivalent

Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Full GMC registration

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a full-time Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The post supports a neonatal surgical service and provides anaesthesia for a wide range of paediatric conditions, with involvement in on-call rota and teaching.

The department seeks proactive, forward-thinking clinicians with GMC registration, FRCA or equivalent, and a Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join a collaborative team dedicated to