Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. Responsibility for the provision of a safe and efficientPaediatric anaestheticservice for elective and emergency care at UHL including preoperativeassessment and perioperative To provide specialist high-risk anaesthesia outpatient clinic work. To participate in the Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist non-resident on- call rota. Currently 1:9.5 Support high-quality elective and emergency theatre sessions, including neonatal and paediatric emergency anaesthesia, and provide flexibility tomeet service needs Work collaboratively with paediatric surgery, radiology, pain, pre-assessment, theatre and wider multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe perioperative pathways Work flexibly to support workload pressures and cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences. Participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local partners. Supervise and manage junior medical staff in line with local employment, education and human resources policies. Participate in audit, quality improvement, clinical governance, CPD and mandatory governance meetings. Carry out all duties to the highest standard, and in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and relevant quality initiatives. Contribute to the teaching, training, appraisal and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinical staff groups Maintain continuing professional development and engage with annual appraisal and revalidation requirements. Complete Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.

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