Consultant Anaesthetist in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Consultant Anaesthetist in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Closing date: 28 June 2026.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Anaesthetist to join the paediatric anaesthetic group. The post will provide anaesthesia and peri‑operative care for paediatric and neonatal surgery across multiple Trust sites.

Job summary

• Lead paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia service across the Trust, including fixed theatre days, general paediatric surgery, emergency and neonatal procedures.
• Provide flexible cover for paediatric lists of all non‑cardiac specialties.
• Serve as an on‑call consultant within the paediatric anaesthetic group.
• Participate in clinical governance, teaching, research and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality anaesthetic care for paediatric and neonatal patients.
• Participate in pre‑operative assessments and intra‑operative care across a range of surgical specialties.
• Engage in clinical audit, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate teaching for clinical students, junior doctors and other trainees.
• Maintain up‑to‑date professional knowledge and adhere to Trust policies and statutory regulations.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Medical qualification approved by the GMC.
• GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC specialist register by the closing date.
• Minimum 6 months experience in Anaesthesia in the NHS.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent.
• CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate degrees (MD, BSc, MSc, PhD).
• Advanced fellowship or training in paediatric sub‑specialty.
• Life‑support instructor qualifications (e.g., APLS, EPALS).

Experience

• Independent consultant‑level practice in paediatric anaesthesia.
• Experience in neonatal surgery with advanced training.
• Min. 12 months advanced specialist paediatric anaesthesia training as a senior trainee or post‑CCT fellow.
• Min. 3 months experience in paediatric or neonatal critical care or transport services.
• Evidence of complex clinical decision‑making and management at consultant level.

Desirable

• Experience in paediatric spinal surgery anaesthesia.
• Consultant‑level experience in both paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia.

Skills & Knowledge

• Leadership, decision‑making and effective time management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English.
• Proven teaching, training and research engagement.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement.
• Ability to peer‑review research and contribute to clinical trials.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualifications.
• Experience in NHS management projects and change implementation.
• Knowledge of finance and budgeting.
• Information technology proficiency.
• Published research and grant experience.

Other Requirements

• Full registration and licence to practise in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunity

In the interest of equal opportunities, we require that all candidates submit the standard application form on the NHS Jobs website.

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 per annum, pro‑rata.

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