# Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-paediatric-anaesthesia/b3bb5ad2-84ef-4ef7-9ab0-dd4640f38417 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-paediatric-anaesthesia/b3bb5ad2-84ef-4ef7-9ab0-dd4640f38417.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Sheffield Children's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Locum: 12 months - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T16:50:43.149Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Locum_Consultant_Paediatric_Anaesthesia/Locum_Consultant_Paediatric_Anaesthesia-v8296722 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8296722?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff - Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines **Desirable** - Ability to teach ### Demonstrates Trust Values **Essential** - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. ### Knowledge/Previous Experience **Essential** - 12 months advanced Paediatric Anaesthesia training **Desirable** - Training, experience and or interest in Chronic Pain Medicine ### Previous Training Management/Audit **Essential** - Basic experience in management eg trainee rotas - Clear involvement in audit **Desirable** - Preparation of audit - Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants ### Person specification Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent - Relevant specialist qualification or equivalent ### Academic Achievements Research/Publications **Essential** - Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects **Desirable** - Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [425-26-8296722 (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10650538) - [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368) ## 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.