A 12-month fixed-term Trust Fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia with a simulation focus, based at Great Ormond Street Hospital and starting in August 2027. The post combines elective and emergency anaesthetic work with clinical governance, quality improvement and teaching of anaesthetic and hospital staff. It carries no National Training Number and is based at a busy tertiary paediatric referral centre. Candidates need FRCA-level knowledge and must be eligible to register with the GMC.
What the job involves
- Provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service
- Take part in clinical governance: critical incident reporting, morbidity and mortality meetings, audit and mandatory training
- Teach and train members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff
- Engage in quality improvement activity
- Carry out additional management and administrative tasks as the position requires
Qualifications
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
- FRCA or equivalent level of knowledge
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration by the designated start date
Experience
- At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia, within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years past completion of a recognised scheme
- One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia or equivalent experience
- Experience of audit or quality improvement activity
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of management and understanding of clinical governance principles
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Checks & eligibility
- Full criminal record check
Other
- Commitment to a career in paediatric anaesthesia
- Alignment with GOSH values of collaboration, respect and curiosity
- Knowledge of diverse backgrounds and understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges at work
Nice to have
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree (MSc, MPhil)
- MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
- APLS or EPALS
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
