Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Anaesthesia

7 months ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

Leeds has one of the largest Childrens Hospitals in the country, delivering surgical procedures to over 12 000 children per year, including around 300 neonates. Specialist paediatric services in Leeds include cardiac surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, airway surgery, liver and renal transplant, neurosurgery, and major plastic reconstructive surgery. The Trust is also a Paediatric Major Trauma Centre with a 16 bed PICU a 6 bed HDU and a tertiary NICU. The Childrens Hospital has a fully funded Pain Service encompassing acute, chronic and complex pain management.

The multi-disciplinary team provides daily ward rounds to all clinical areas for the management of acute and complex pain, utilising higher level interventions such as opiate infusions, patient
- & nurse-controlled analgesia, neuraxial and regional local anaesthetic infusions and ambulatory analgesia. The Chronic Pain Service is multi-disciplinary with clinics held 2 3 times each week, offering out-patient and in-patient therapy, pain management programmes (group therapy) and interventions where appropriate for young people with chronic pain throughout the Yorkshire and Humber referral area. The team includes Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists and an Administrator. The team works closely with Adult Chronic Pain Services, Paediatricians, Paediatric Rheumatologists and Mental health Services MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT The Anaesthetic Department Leeds Teaching Hospitals employs over 167 Consultant Anaesthetists, each with their own subspecialty interest.

The Department of Anaesthesia is based across two sites at St James Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary. Leeds Childrens Hospital Anaesthetic Department The Childrens Hospital is located within the Leeds General Infirmary. There are 22 Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists and 6 Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetists. The Acute Pain Service is supported by 6 Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists, 2 of whom support the Chronic Pain Service.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST 1.To work with other paediatric anaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatric pain service in the Leeds Childrens Hospitals. 2.To develop and / or consolidate expertise in Paediatric Pain Management within paediatric anaesthesia and fulfil all requirements for advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia. 3.To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust. 4.To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available.

3.3Research Although this is a clinical post, the appointee will be expected to actively participate in research projects. All main Anaesthetic journals are available plus reprint facilities in the Anaesthetic department. The involvement of trainees in research is encouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T.

Objective The post should attract those wanting to specialise in paediatric anaesthesia with an interest in Pain Management, and it will provide extensive training and experience in this sub-specialty. It will also give significant opportunities for clinical audit and research. Summary of post The post is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience but the majority of time will be spent in paediatric anaesthesia with weekly participation in the Childrens out-patient clinic and the Acute pain ward round. Other modules could include time with therapists, Adult chronic pain services and/or visits to other paediatric pain services nationally.

This post will attract an out of hours banding supplement and shift patterns are normal and long days/nights with some weekend commitments. The shift pattern in currently 1:8 and the long days/nights/weekend work will be on the general paediatric registrar rota. Daytime work/training will be split between Pain management and paediatric anaesthesia. LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University and Leeds School of Medicine for undergraduate teaching, and all clinical fellow and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.

The post holder will be required to participate in the informal teaching of medical students, nurses and operating department practitioners/assistants. The post holder will have access to the Trusts extensive and spacious library in the Clinical Sciences Building which houses approximately 5,500 books and several hundred journals. Staff in this library will also arrange loans of books etc. from the Medical School Library and the National Lending Library based at Boston Spa.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING The post will have protected time for clinical audit, research and teaching. The trainee will be expected and encouraged to take part in th



  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    Leeds has one of the largest Childrens Hospitals in the country, delivering surgical procedures to over 12 000 children per year, including approximately 300 neonates. The trust delivers around 500 congenital cardiac operations per year. Leeds congenital unit is the second largest unit in the UK for interventional cardiology procedures, with around 600...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow to join our dedicated team in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in paediatric stem cell transplant and more widely in paediatric haematology. The appointee will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day care of paediatric and young adult...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Job Title: Clinical Fellow in Paediatric MedicineLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications from suitably qualified medical professionals for the position of Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Medicine. This exciting opportunity will enable the successful candidate to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.As a key member of...


  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology (Echocardiography) We are inviting applicants to join our busy but welcoming Congenital Cardiology team as a Senior Clinical Fellow for a period of 12 months based at Leeds General Infirmary in West Yorkshire. This post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN) in Paediatric Cardiology, but is only open...

  • Clinical Fellow

    2 weeks ago


    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Clinical Fellow to join our Paediatric Hepatology team at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to the development of our department.This is an excellent...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Our hospital is committed to providing high-quality patient care and conducting innovative research. As a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Medicine, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient outcomes and contributing to our research efforts.The role offers a competitive salary of approximately £62,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are recruiting a Clinical Fellow to join our Paediatric Hepatology team at the NHS. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced healthcare professional to work with a dynamic team, providing specialist care to children with liver disease.The postholder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients, including...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Job Overview:Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cancer Care to join their team. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in paediatric stem cell transplant and haematology, working closely with consultants, registrars, and other healthcare professionals.Key Responsibilities:The appointee will be...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Fellow to join our dedicated team at Leeds Children's Hospital. As a specialist in paediatric haematology, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care of paediatric and young adult haematology inpatients undergoing stem cell transplantation.About the RoleResponsibilities include performing daily ward rounds,...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider, offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellow to join our dynamic team. As one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK, we provide comprehensive care to our patients and offer exceptional training opportunities to our staff.The successful candidate will be...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Paediatric Orthopaedic FellowshipThe Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellow to join its team at Leeds General Infirmary.This is a full-time opportunity for advanced clinical and surgical training in all aspects of paediatric orthopaedic surgery, preparing the successful candidate for a consultant post.The...


  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    The unit also provides a tertiary referral service for the management of isolated complex and open fractures as well as post traumatic complications including infection, non-union and deformity. A regional service is also provided for pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spine and scoliosis surgery, complex and revision arthroplasty, hand surgery,...


  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    The Critical Care Units in Leeds Teaching Hospitals are based in Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We provide critical care support for a comprehensive range of adult specialties. Across the two hospitals there are over 80 critical care beds, with plans for further expansion. MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT The Critical...


  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Transplant & General Surgery The Department of Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is offering an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Transplant and General Surgery. The Renal Transplant unit in Leeds is one of the busiest in the UK, performing around 200...


  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    Leeds Childrens Hospital are delighted to offer the unique opportunity for a Paediatric Junior Doctor to gain experience of clinical research delivery alongside developing their own research study. This post will provide the foundation and springboard for a PhD/MD project and a long term future career as a clinical academic in a child health related...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Join our esteemed team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Paediatric Liver Disease Consultant Fellow. This challenging and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of paediatric hepatology services. As a fellow, you will be involved in the day-to-day management of...


  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION JOB DETAILS Job Title: Junior Clinical Fellows in Emergency Medicine Grade: Clinical Fellow (CT1/CT2 equivalent) Specialty/Department: Emergency Specality Medicine Location: SJUH/LGI This post is for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine. This is a whole time/part time post offering an exciting...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a leading NHS trust providing world-class healthcare services to the people of Leeds and beyond. We are currently seeking an experienced Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team as a Senior Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellow.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Paediatric Hepatology Clinical Fellow to join our renowned multidisciplinary team. This exciting opportunity allows candidates at ST6+ or Post CCT with experience in paediatric hepatology to contribute to the day-to-day management of inpatients and participate in outpatient clinics on our...


  • Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    This includes management of the airway of an unconscious patient. 3.3 Research Although this is a clinical post, the appointee will have the opportunity to actively participate in research projects. All main Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Medicine journals are available in the Hospital Library. The involvement of trainees in research is encouraged and...