Consultant in Paediatric High Dependency and Transport

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustConsultant in Paediatric High Dependency and TransportThe closing date is 05 August 2025Permanent | 10 PAs (5 for Paediatric High Dependency and 5 for Transport)We are looking for a Consultant in Paediatric High Dependency and Transport to join our dynamic team. This unique position is split between Sheffield Children\’s Hospital High Dependency Unit (HDU) and the Embrace transport service. You will help manage critical care transfers, offer expert clinical advice, and lead a high-performance transport team.About You:MBBS (or equivalent), MRCPCH (or equivalent higher qualification), and GMC registration.On the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics.Experience leading clinical teams and providing high-quality care in paediatric high dependency settings.Expertise in complex clinical decision-making, including remote clinical advice and patient transport.This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the care of critically ill children in a collaborative environment. Apply today!Interviews to be heldFriday 3rd October 2025.Main duties of the jobYou will report to the Clinical Team Lead, and your responsibilities will include:Lead clinical and managerial aspects of the Embrace transport service when on duty.Facilitate urgent conference calls for patients requiring high-priority transfer.Triage transport requests and determine appropriate team composition.Ensure the management and transfer of critically ill patients, including providing consultant-level care when needed.Support development of new team members, including supervised transports.Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and service management.Mentor medical and nursing staff within both Embrace and HDU settings.Participate in critical care activities at Sheffield Children\’s Hospital HDU.Lead clinical and managerial aspects of the Embrace transport service when on duty.Facilitate urgent conference calls for patients requiring high-priority transfer.Triage transport requests and determine appropriate team composition.Ensure the management and transfer of critically ill patients, including providing consultant-level care when needed.Support development of new team members, including supervised transports.Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and service management.Mentor medical and nursing staff within both Embrace and HDU settings.Participate in critical care activities at Sheffield Children\’s Hospital HDU.About usAt Sheffield Children\’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:Brilliant Place to workLeaders in Children\’s HealthWe work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children\’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.Sheffield Children\’s provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts–helping you succeed at work and beyond.Job responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.Please note that Sheffield Children\’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.Diversity StatementAt Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-OnsitePerson SpecificationQualifications and TrainingoMBBS or equivalentoMRCPCH or equivalent higher qualificationoFully registered with the GMCoOn Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT in PaediatricsoValid BLS TrainingoAPLS/PALS or NLS certifiedoAPLS/PALS/NLS instructoroHigher academic qualification (eg. MD or PhD)oNAPSTAR or similar transport courseoDelivers education and training to the multi-professional high dependency teamExperienceoExperience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality care in the in-patient settingoExperience in paediatric high dependency careoAbility to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical casesoExperience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on care remotelyoExperience in patient transportoExperience in neonatologyKnowledge and SkillsoAbility to prioritise and manage clinical workloadoBasic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotasoClear contribution to audit to effect changeoHas interest in research and undertaken clinical projectsoAbility to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomesoTeaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary teamoManagement courseoExperience in quality improvement projectsoAbility to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleaguesoPrevious attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching WorkshopsoRecognises and assesses acutely unwell children and young people in the Emergency Department, paediatric ward and post-operative environment who require high dependency careoLeads the high dependency ward roundoRecognises the need for escalation of care beyond that feasible in the high dependency environment and liaises with Anaesthetic, Paediatric Intensive Care and Transport colleagues to facilitate thisoEstablishes, maintains and troubleshoots the management of a child requiring non-invasive respiratory support and the tracheostomy ventilated child.Personal AttributesoCommitment to continuing own professional developmentoAbility to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary teamoDrive and determination to effect change to improve clinical careoProactive approach to supporting own and colleagues\’ well-beingoFlexible/adaptableoAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of serviceoAbility to organise and prioritise own service workloadoDemonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competenceoAbility to offer expert clinical opinion in complex casesoEvidence of the ability to carry out medical researchoAbility to apply research to clinical management outcomesoMedically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessaryoContribute to additional professional responsibilities in the departmentoUndertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustAddressSheffield Children\’s NHS Foundation TrustSheffield Children\’s NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr