Job overview

Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time (40 hrs)

Interviews anticipated to be scheduled early May 2025, subject to change.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for two Clinical Fellows in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join our team, based at Sheffield Children's. This position is ideal for anaesthetists with an FRCA (or equivalent) and at least 3 months of paediatric anaesthesia experience. Preference will be given to those with completed anaesthesia training and have a dedicated interest in paediatric care.

Duration: 12 months, with opportunities for 3 months in PICU, and 1 month (pro-rata) in a cardiac unit for further experience. Additionally, sessions with Embrace for transport experience of critically ill children can be arranged.

If you are unable to work full-time, you are still eligible to apply, and the job content can be adjusted, subject to discussion.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Anaesthesia Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Work within a team of 25 Paediatric Consultants, 2 Clinical Fellows, and 8 specialty trainees.

• Provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases in the theatre.

• Participate in the trainee on-call rota, in compliance with EWTD.

Specialty trainees from the Yorkshire and Humber School of Anaesthesia rotate through Sheffield Children’s Hospital (SCH) for a 3-month intermediate module during ST3 or ST4, followed by a 3-month higher module during ST5 or ST6. Trainees also have the option to return in ST7 for an additional 6-month advanced paediatric anaesthesia training module.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.