Fixed Term Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist

Fixed Term Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist

The closing date is 28 October 2025.

University Hospitals Sussex (East) are looking for an outstanding locum paediatric anaesthetist to join our team looking after patients from pre‑term neonates to teenagers, working in a fantastic area of the country. Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations. This is a 6 month fixed term post initially but can be extendable to 12 months if on GMC specialist register to cover temporary planned absences in the anaesthetic department. The successful applicant would work primarily at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital located on the same site as the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

Visiting our department prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical lead or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia for a wide range of procedures in paediatric patients from neonates to teenagers is expected. The posts are flexible in nature, but offer the opportunity to expand and hone practice in a variety of subspecialty areas. The weekly list allocations are consultant led and can hence be tailored to the interests and skills of individuals.

There are plenty of opportunities for leading service development and quality improvement projects and experience/enthusiasm for these areas would be welcomed.

We are a large teaching department with an associated medical school so we expect all consultants to participate in the education and training of medical and non‑medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record of delivering education to these groups will find plenty to occupy themselves.

Further details of the duties of the role can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

The job plan will consist of flexible paediatric lists based at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. Supporting the paediatric anaesthesia service will be the primary aim of the role, and the job plan will also include annualised flexible in‑year sessions which may be undertaken on week or weekend days by mutual agreement. There is no on‑call commitment initially with this post, however this may be later incorporated by mutual agreement. Each half‑day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA).

Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.

When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.

Interviews are tentatively planned to take place on 9 December 2025 and applicants will be informed of any changes accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications

- Full and specialist registration with the GMC and a licence to practise, or eligibility for registration within six months of the interview. If trained in the UK, a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If trained outside the UK, evidence that qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

- Higher Degree related to anaesthesia

- Higher degree related to anaesthesia (duplicate)

Clinical Skills & Experience

- Advanced training paediatric anaesthesia

- Deliver safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to patients undergoing complex general surgical procedures

- Experience of perioperative care of neonates

- Experience of delivering sedation to children

- Post CCT fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia or equivalent consultant level experience

Knowledge

- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

- Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams

- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints

- Evidence of managerial skills: achievements or courses attended

Teaching Skills

- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

- Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

- Evidence of participation in audit

- Research experience

- Publications

Career Progression of Career to date

- Appropriate progression of career to date and personal attributes

- Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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