Trust Fellows In Paediatric Anaesthesia

Job overview

Applications are invited for 12-months fixed term Fellowship posts in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital commencing in August 2027 (5 posts). They are designed to offer extensive training opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in paediatric anaesthesia. The posts will consist of 12 months training in anaesthesia at this busy tertiary paediatric referral centre.

These are Trust Fellow positions. They don’t have a National Training Number. The FRCA or equivalent level of knowledge is mandatory. Applicants would be expected to have completed the equivalent of at least one year of higher/advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent) and be within two years of completion or two years post completion of specialist training in anaesthesia at the start of the position. They should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in paediatric anaesthesia. Applicants must be eligible to register with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

• 1. To provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service.
• 2. To engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary.
• 3. To actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff.
• 4. Engage with quality improvement activity.
• 5. Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

Person specification

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)

Desirable criteria

• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Higher degree – MSc, MPhil
• MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
• APLS / EPALS

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
• Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
• Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• At least 3 years’ higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
• One year’s training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
• Experience of teaching and presenting
• Experience of management and understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Published research in peer reviewed journals

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs

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