Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Go back Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

The closing date is 02 April 2026

Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term locum consultant post in the Department of Anaesthesia at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

The post holder may be required to work on other hospital sites where Birmingham Children's Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia, and may be required to undertake one evening theatre session per week. The post will not involve duties on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

The contract is 10 Paid Attendance (PA) with 6 (possibly 7) clinical theatre sessions per week and no on call commitments initially. One and a half PA per week will be provided for Supporting Professional Activity time.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust was formed in February 2017 to deliver world class physical and mental health care for women, children, and families. We are a leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation, and our women's hospital handles over 8,200 births each year. Our mental health services offer innovative community and inpatient care for young people aged 0 25.

We are committed to the best place to work and champion inclusion, diversity and equality. All applicants who meet the criteria for the role are encouraged to apply regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia services to paediatric and neonatal patients across Birmingham Children's Hospital and partner sites.
• Deliver 6-7 clinical theatre sessions per week on a 10 PA fixed term contract.
• Participate in continuing professional development, teaching, and training activities.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend one weekday evening theatre session, if required.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, full GMC registration.
• Full inclusion on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview, or CCT holder in Anaesthesia.
• Diploma or higher degree in an associated paediatric practice.
• Minimum one year of experience in a recognised advanced paediatric anaesthesia training post or equivalent.
• Clinical experience in another specialty relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.

Ability

• Demonstrate basic and advanced principles of safe paediatric anaesthesia, including peri operative care and resuscitation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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