Paediatric Anaesthetist Position

4 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a consultant anaesthetist to work primarily within our paediatric specialist surgical centre and be on the paediatric on-call rota. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver high-quality anaesthesia across all main surgical paediatric specialties. The duties will also include teaching, continuing medical education, and quality improvement activities.

The post holder will participate in the paediatric on-call rota and be required to cover some weekend elective, emergency, and trauma anaesthetic work. An appropriate allocation of programmed activities will be agreed for this work. We aim to be flexible and support a healthy work-life balance.

The enclosed job plan is indicative and may change following service development to meet the requirements of the service and the interests of the post holder.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 the Trust. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will seek to accommodate this wherever possible.

Person Specification

  • 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.

Desirable Qualifications

  • 1 year fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia in a tertiary centre.
  • Experience in the provision of paediatric preoperative assessment and pain services.
  • Research, presentations, and publications in paediatric anaesthesia.


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