Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 consultant posts in the Department of Anaesthesia at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The post holders may be required to work on other Hospital sites where Birmingham Children's Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia. The post holders may be required to undertake one evening theatre session per week. The posts will not involve any duties on the PICU.

The posts will consist of a 10 PA contract involving 7.5 PA for 6 clinical sessions per week, 1.5 PA for supporting professional activity and 1 PA for on call commitments.

Main duties of the job
The appointees will be offered a 10 PA contract involving 6 clinical theatre sessions (7.5 PA) per week with 1PA for predictable on-call duties. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will undertake on call duties on the general on call rota (currently 1 in 17). There will be provision of 1.5 PA per week for Supporting Professional Activity time. Within this contract the post holder, in addition to clinical duties, will be expected to participate in continuing professional development, undertake teaching and training, be involved in and aware of the Clinical Governance issues of the Trust and participate in clinical audit. The successful candidates may be required to undertake one of their clinical sessions on a weekday evening. They may also be required to work on other Hospital sites where Birmingham Children's Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia.

About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Closing date: 24 November 2026
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Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to take part in the delivery and development of clinical services within the Trusts Service and Financial Framework and in line with the Trusts clinical strategy.

The post-holder will also be expected to participate in the activities of appropriate Departmental, Directorate or Trust Committees and Working Groups as required.

The trust has an 18 month programme of development for recently appointed consultant staff. The organizing principle of the programme is to develop cross specialty relationships between consultants, create new learning opportunities, and to help new colleagues understand the current working environment in the NHS so that they can do their job as a senior clinical professional of Birmingham Childrens Hospital.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent. Full GMC registration. Inclusion on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview or CCT holder in Anaesthesia. Equivalence for overseas trained applicants must have been approved by Royal College SAC in advance of job application.

Desirable

• Diploma or higher degree in associated paediatric practice

Relevant Experience
Essential

• Broad experience in paediatric anaesthesia of which a minimum of one year must be in a recognised advanced paediatric anaesthesia training post or equivalent in UK or overseas. Appropriate career progression and up to date logbook.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in another specialty relevant to paediatric anaesthesia. 18 months to 2 years advanced level paediatric training.

Ability
Essential

• To demonstrate basic and advanced principles of safe paediatric anaesthesia including perioperative care and resuscitation. Evidence of good team working abilities. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

Desirable

• APLS or PALS provider certificate

Details
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 284-8356329-BC-KF-26

Employer contact details
Clinical Service Lead: Dannielle Seddon, dannielle.seddon1@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.