# Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-anaesthesia/2d3ad1c9-b7ce-40f3-9494-ee1f9a436671 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-anaesthesia/2d3ad1c9-b7ce-40f3-9494-ee1f9a436671.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Manchester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-28T08:40:46.058Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Anaesthesia/Paediatric_Anaesthesia-v8355182 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8355182?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) is the largest tertiary Paediatric Hospital in the UK. The successful candidate would be joining a department of 40 Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists delivering sessions across RMCH, The Christie Hospital (the largest single site cancer centre in Europe, which includes anaesthetic services for the proton beam therapy centre), Trafford Hospital and Wythenshawe hospital. The department provides anaesthesia for a wide range of paediatric surgical specialities including neurosurgery, complex airway, hyperinsulinism, palatofacial surgery, burn injury, paediatric urology including bladder exstrophy, renal transplant surgery, and neonatal surgery. The post attracts 10 PAs . The job plan may include sessions at any of the hospitals mentioned above (RMCH, the Christie Hospital, Trafford Hospital and Wythenshawe hospital. Weekend elective work may be required in the future. Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in Paediatric anaesthetics. ### Main duties of the job The new consultant will provide anaesthesia for the services provided by the hospitals: Vide Infra for contractual commitment. Provision of services, including a 1 in 15 on-call rota, will be shared with other consultant anaesthetists at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The appointee will be contracted for a 10 PA job, made up of 10 direct clinical care PAs and 2 supporting PA for teaching, audit, CME/CPD, mandatory training, clinical governance and other administrative duties. The job plan is flexible to meet the needs of the service. The job plan January 2023 attached is an example and the exact timings of clinical sessions to be agreed through discussion and agreement with the CSU Clinical Lead dependant on service demands. The clinical commitment will consist of a variety of surgical specialities, and the appointee would be expected to work at RMCH and all its affiliated sites and to cover for colleagues annual, study and sick leave. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise - FRCA or equivalent Diploma - CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or in training post with a proposed date for CCT within 6 months - Significant experience in anaesthesia - Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS **Desirable** - Additional degree or postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc) - Post-Graduate Prizes ### Clinical governance **Essential** - Active consistent engagement with clinical audit - Regular commitment to continuing medical education - Evidence of reflective practice **Desirable** - Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care - Significant involvement in clinical research - Presentations at regional and national meetings - Publications in peer reviewed journal ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Good organisational skills - Commitment to team working - Good interpersonal skills - Flexibility in a changing work environment - Excellent written and spoken English **Desirable** - Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues ### Teaching Experience **Essential** - Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues **Desirable** - Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Educational Supervisor - Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching - Life support course instructor ### Clinical Skills & Training **Essential** - Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances - Advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia or demonstrable experience - APLS or equivalent **Desirable** - At least 18 months Tertiary Paediatric Anaesthesia experience or training - Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia - ATLS ## Documents - [person spec (pdf, 128.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10703824) - [job description (pdf, 266.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10703823) - [functional requirements (pdf, 350.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681055) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.