Job overview
We are seeking appoint a highly motivated Locum Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist to join the friendly, supportive and dynamic team that forms the Anaesthetic Department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to work autonomously in their field of expertise to fulfil the clinical and non-clinical duties within the agreed Job Plan. The appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients under his/her care and be responsible with Consultant colleagues for the provision of both comprehensive elective and emergency anaesthetic services. The appointee will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post according to the agreed Job Plan and give these priority at all times.
To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
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
Registration
Essential
- GMC registration and on specialist register & FRCA or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher professional degree Advanced Life Support Provider Postgraduate
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Training and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan, including on call work. Technical skills/competencies required for all aspects of the job plan. Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees. Specific training and experience in anaesthesia for subspecialty work according to job plan and for emergency surgery. Evidence that relevant clinical skills/knowledge have been maintained.
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors Anaesthesia fellowship in anaesthesia for upper abdominal or thoracics surgery
Teaching, audit and research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively. Commitment to training.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications Higher teaching degree or qualification or training Evidence of organising and delivering teaching at under-graduate and post-graduate level Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role Diploma in Medical Education
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This advert is for Locum Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in QMC. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Locum: 12 months (Fixed Term - 12 months). The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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