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Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 a year

About £6,140 - £7,630 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Manchester
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 18 November

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
  • FRCA or equivalent Diploma
  • CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or in training post with a proposed date for CCT within 6 months
  • Significant experience in anaesthesia
  • Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS
  • Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
  • Advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia or demonstrable experience
  • APLS or equivalent
  • Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
  • Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
  • Regular commitment to continuing medical education
  • Evidence of reflective practice
  • Good organisational skills
  • Commitment to team working
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility in a changing work environment
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Nice to have

  • Additional degree or postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
  • Post-Graduate Prizes
  • At least 18 months Tertiary Paediatric Anaesthesia experience or training
  • Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
  • ATLS
  • Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Educational Supervisor
  • Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
  • Life support course instructor
  • Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
  • Significant involvement in clinical research
  • Presentations at regional and national meetings
  • Publications in peer reviewed journal
  • Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues

The role

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) is the largest tertiary Paediatric Hospital in the UK.  The successful candidate would be joining a department of 47 Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists delivering sessions across RMCH, MREH,  Christie Hospital, Trafford Hospital and Wythenshawe hospital.

The department provides anaesthesia for a wide range of paediatric surgical specialities including neurosurgery, complex airway, hyperinsulinism, palatofacial surgery, burn injury, paediatric urology including bladder exstrophy, renal transplant surgery, and neonatal surgery.

The post attracts 10 PAs. The job plan may include sessions at any of the hospitals mentioned above (RMCH, MREH, Christie Hospital, Trafford Hospital and Wythenshawe hospital. Weekend elective work may be required in the future.

Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in Paediatric anaesthetics. 

What you'll do

The new consultant will provide anaesthesia for the services provided by the hospitals: Vide Infra for contractual commitment. Provision of services, including a 1 in 16 on-call rota, will be shared with other consultant anaesthetists at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

The appointee will be contracted for a 10 PA job, made up of 8.5 direct clinical care PAs and 1.5 supporting PA for revalidation, appraisal, job planning, teaching, audit, CME/CPD, mandatory training, clinical governance and other administrative duties.

The job plan is flexible to meet the needs of the service. The job plan October 2026 attached is an example and the exact timings of clinical sessions to be agreed through discussion and agreement with the Clinical Director dependent on service demands.

The clinical commitment will consist of a variety of surgical specialties, and the appointee would be expected to work at RMCH and all its affiliated sites and to cover for colleagues annual, study and sick leave.

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.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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In their own words

About the company & team

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

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