Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

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Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

The closing date is 27 October 2025

We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join our committed team of 27 anaesthetists. You will support service expansion, provide consultant cover and flexibility, and assist colleagues during on call periods and 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.

Applicants unable to work full time are encouraged to apply, and job content can be tailored in consultation with the Trust and colleagues.

Qualities and experience required:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Training and experience in paediatric anaesthesia
• Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and delivering high quality patient care

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing anaesthetic services to accommodate service expansion, consultant cover and flexibility, and to cover consultants who have been on call or are on leave.
• On call responsibilities including providing consultant support for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit for difficult airway issues, and cover for the consultant covering intensive care when they are busy.
• There may be opportunity for those with appropriate qualifications to take on additional PICU responsibilities.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England-and the top ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire-in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values-Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence-to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts-helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

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 . Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent

Knowledge/Previous Experience

• Appropriate training and experience in paediatric anaesthesia
• Training, experience and or interest in Chronic Pain Medicine

Previous Training Management/Audit

• Basic experience in management eg trainee rotas
• Preparation of audit
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants

Academic Achievements Research/Publications

• Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
• Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research

Skills

• Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
• Ability to teach

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-25-

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 per annum, pro rata