Advanced Anaesthetic Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job summary

This post is a Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia fellowship suitable for candidates who have or will be gaining a CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthetics. The applicant should have completed 12 months of advanced training (RCOA) or equivalent in general Paediatric Anaesthesia.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in ongoing research projects, quality improvement projects and audits. The candidate will be expected to take part in the EMCHC teaching programme. The candidate will be expected to take part on a 1 in 4 on call rota.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the East Midlands Congenital Heart centre (EMCHC) based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The one year fellowship will encompass clinical experience, management and teaching, audit and research.

The service undertakes a range of congenital cardiac cases, including surgery for univentricular physiology and other complex procedures and catheter procedures. Adult congenital cardiac surgery is carried out at the Glenfield’s hospital site and the post holder will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge at both sites.

Main duties of the job

  • Initially six months allocated to paediatric Cardiac theatres
  • One month on PICU – working with the paediatric ICU team and gaining experience in paediatric critical care -One month working with COMET – the regional paediatric transfer service -Two weeks on NNU – gaining experience in neonatal care
  • Two Months of cardiothoracic paediatric surgery
  • The exact scope for the last six months can be varied depending on candidate preferences and their objectives for the fellowship.
  • On call duties: The initial six months as the senior resident with specific responsibilities for supporting paediatric emergencies throughout the LRI delivering on a 1:8 on call rota. This rota also covers adult emergencies and emergency care across the LRI site
  • When not on call they would be delivering theatre sessions closely
  • Three months delivering activity in PICU, COMET and NNU with possibility of on call in these areas
  • Dedicated paediatric cardiac experience time can also be arranged, or overlap with the final three months
  • In the final three months the successful candidate would be considered to act up on the paediatric anaesthetic consultant rota with a named mentor for advice and assistance

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent) / FRCA/FCARCSI
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice / ST7
  • Completed paediatric SIA or equivalent / ALS and APLS

Desirable

  • Clear demonstration of desire to develop a career in paediatric anaesthesia / Certificate of completion of Anaesthetic training
  • oCertificate of completion of Anaesthetic training

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Suitable experience for on call anaesthetic work, Intensive care/Obstetrics/Emergency theatre /Paediatrics (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)

Skills

Essential

  • SIA in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS and ApLS) certificate (dated within the last 4 years)

Desirable

  • oManagement of critical incidents in anaesthesia (eg. sim course, CBD, reflections)

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).

Closing Date: 22 August 2026

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