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Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
- Skills
Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
- Demonstrates Trust Values
Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
- Knowledge/Previous Experience
12 months advanced Paediatric Anaesthesia training
- Previous Training Management/Audit
Basic experience in management eg trainee rotas
- Previous Training Management/Audit
Clear involvement in audit
- Person specification Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
- Person specification Qualifications
Relevant specialist qualification or equivalent
- Academic Achievements Research/Publications
Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to teach
- Knowledge/Previous Experience
Training, experience and or interest in Chronic Pain Medicine
- Previous Training Management/Audit
Preparation of audit
- Previous Training Management/Audit
Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
- Academic Achievements Research/Publications
Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Job overview
12-Month | Full Time
Applications from candidates wishing to work less than full-time are welcome. Flexible working arrangements and job content can be discussed and tailored in consultation with the Trust and successful candidate.
We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join our committed team of 30 anaesthetists. The successful candidate will support service expansion, provide consultant cover and flexibility, and assist colleagues during periods of leave.
Sheffield Children's Hospital boasts a state-of-the-art theatre complex with 9 dedicated theatres, a procedure room, and two MRI scanners.
Our service portfolio includes regional and supra-regional surgical specialties such as general surgery, urology, neonatal care, orthopaedics (spinal and limb reconstruction), plastics, burns, ENT, maxillofacial, dental, neurosurgery (with intraoperative MRI), and ophthalmology.
We have independently staffed Intensive Care and High Dependency Units, providing excellent multidisciplinary care.
Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 26th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:
- Provide anaesthetic services to accommodate service expansion, consultant cover and flexibility, and to cover consultants who are on leave.
- There may be opportunity for those with appropriate qualifications to take on additional PICU responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Locum: 12 months. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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