Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia

Job overview

Applications are invited for 18-months fixed term fellowship post in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital commencing in November 2026. The post is designed to offer extensive training opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.  The post consists of 6 months training in paediatric cardiac intensive care followed by 12 months training in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia at this busy quaternary paediatric referral centre.

This is a Trust Fellow position. It doesn’t have a National Training Number. The FRCA or equivalent level of knowledge is mandatory. Applicants would be expected to have completed the equivalent of at least one year of higher/advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent) and be within two years of completion or two years post completion of specialist training in anaesthesia at the start of the position. They should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in paediatric anaesthesia. Applicants must be eligible to register with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service. 2.    To engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary.  3.    To actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff. 4.    Engage with quality improvement activity. 5.    Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required, both attached.

Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

All applicants should return their application forms electronically. To apply please go to NHSjobs or Healthjobs and search for Great Ormond Street Hospital. You must register first before you can apply for the post. If you have any other queries, please contact us via email at [email protected] quoting the appropriate reference number.

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