Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia
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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia
The closing date is 04 November 2026
Job summary
Applications are invited for 2locum consultant posts(12 months fixed term) 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 6 (possibly 7) clinical sessions per week. There will be no on call commitments initially.
Main duties of the job
The posts will consist of a 10 PA contract involving 6 (possibly 7) clinical sessions per week. There will be no on call commitments initially.
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.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
284-8357269-BC-KF-26
Job locations
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have alocum consultant paediatric anaesthetist post(12 months fixed term) available due toexpansion of activity. We are looking for individuals with specialist training and experience in paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia, either in the UK or equivalent training overseas. The successful applicants will not be required to take part in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit consultant cover. The post holders may be required to work on other hospital sites where Birmingham Childrens Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia as well as the main hospital site.
The appointees will be offered a 10 PA fixed-term locum contract involving 6 (possibly 7) clinical theatre sessions (7.5 PA) per week. 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 toparticipate in continuing professional development, may be asked to 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have alocum consultant paediatric anaesthetist post(12 months fixed term) available due toexpansion of activity. We are looking for individuals with specialist training and experience in paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia, either in the UK or equivalent training overseas. The successful applicants will not be required to take part in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit consultant cover. The post holders may be required to work on other hospital sites where Birmingham Childrens Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia as well as the main hospital site.
The appointees will be offered a 10 PA fixed-term locum contract involving 6 (possibly 7) clinical theatre sessions (7.5 PA) per week. 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 toparticipate in continuing professional development, may be asked to 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.
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.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in another specialty relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.
Ability
Essential
- To demonstrate basic and advanced principles of safe paediatric anaesthesia including perioperative care and resuscitation.
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.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in another specialty relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.
Ability
Essential
- To demonstrate basic and advanced principles of safe paediatric anaesthesia including perioperative care and resuscitation.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Service Lead
Dannielle Seddon
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
284-8357269-BC-KF-26
Job locations
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
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