Job summary
Required
to fill this new post within the Paediatric Critical Care /Embrace Transport Service at the Leeds Childrens
Hospital.
The
Leeds Childrens Hospital has an annual budget of £61 million, inpatient bed
base of 286 beds, and delivers 56,000 outpatient appointments and 19,000
inpatient and day case episodes. The majority of which is on the Leeds General
Infirmary site, however there is a Neonatal unit based on the St James
Hospital site. The Leeds Childrens Hospital employs a total of 90 consultants
providing general, specialist and supra-regional childrens medical and
surgical services. Inpatient, day case and outpatient services are mainly
provided at the LGI.
Additional
Childrens Services provided in Non-Paediatric Specialities
Services
for children are also provided within a number of other specialities. These
include dermatology, orthopaedic and spinal surgery, ophthalmology, dental
surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, accident and emergency, ENT, neurosurgery,
plastic and reconstructive surgery, renal transplant surgery and clinical
genetics.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Thursday 15
January 2026
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess MBBS/FRCS(or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in and its related specialties including a high level of
clinical experience and competence
in Paediatric Intensive Care.
A
strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research
interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
What challenges face PICU
services in the next few years
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest
teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise
and medical technology. We care for
people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people
in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day-cases,
125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all
linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist
and integrated care.
Our vision is based on The Leeds
Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on
values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being true to
these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results
in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1.
The best for patient safety,
quality and experience
2.
The best place to work
3.
A Centre of excellence for
specialist services, education, research and innovation
4.
Hospitals that offer seamless,
integrated care
Financially sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for 2 substantive Consultants to work in 50:50
split posts between the Paediatric Intensive Care Department at Leeds General
Infirmary and Embrace Transport Service which is part of Sheffield Childrens Hospital. These posts will support the service as part of the workforce
development plan for the future.
These posts are 10 PA appointments split 50:50
between PCCU and Embrace for a Paediatric Intensive Care Consultant, with a
special interest in Transport as well as General and Cardiac Intensive Care.
The posts involve 5 PAs on Paediatric Critical Care with an additional 5
PAs offered by Embrace Yorkshire and Humber Infant and Childrens Transport
Service based in Barnsley, hosted by Sheffield Childrens Hospital Foundation
Trust
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1.
The post will include 5 programmed activities (PA) at PCCU and 5 PA at
Embrace. SPA
time will be equally split between the two services.
2.2.
To deliver
care to patients with critical illness including:
General
Medical patients
Medical and Surgical
Cardiac patients
Manage patients on Extracorporeal Life Support
Specialist surgery including Neurosurgery; Liver transplant and Renal
transplant
Contribution
to joint Cardiology and Cardiothoracic meetings
Support the Embrace Transport service as a 5 PA
commitment.
2.2.
To work with
Consultant colleagues in PCCU and Embrace to deliver acute on call (this is
currently 1 in 9 for PCCU). This includes acute ward rounds and unit management
during normal working hours and regular out of hours commitment on the on-call
rota. The workload will be split between PCCU and Embrace such that you will
work full time at either service for a period of approximately 3-6 months.
There is flexibility within this in order to support both services and ensure a
balanced post.
2.3. To link with
Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Childrens Hospital and
across the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and
with colleagues in district
general hospitals; Sheffield Childrens Hospital and
other regional transport
services.
2.4. Embrace:
The post will be for 5
programmed activities (PA) at Embrace as detailed above.
The service is currently
covered by the equivalent of 9 whole time consultants on a 1 in 9 rota. Out of
hours on call commitment will be provided pro rata in line with PA commitments.
During the induction period there will be a period of time working on the
specialist trainee rota to gain familiarity if not recnetly worked at Embrace
On call is non-resident after
22:00 and can be covered from home provided that post-holders live within 30
minutes travelling time or 10 miles of the Barnsley base. Overnight on site
accommodation is available for consultants who live further than 10 miles away
from base.
Specific duties:
o Take clinical and
managerial responsibility for the transport service while on duty
o Be familiar with equipment,
operational policies and staffing levels/competencies
o Facilitate conference calls
for patients requiring immediate high priority transfer
o Provide initial advice;
facilitate conference call between referring clinician, identified accepting
unit consultant and any other specialist required
o Triage calls to determine
the composition of the transport team
o Provide advice to the
transport team on the management of the transfer
o Perform transfers including
when patient acuity dictates a consultant level of care
o Support training and
development, including supervised transports, for new members of the team
o Utilisation review
o Reporting of incidents as
part of a just culture
o Involvement in audit and
research
o Adherence to policies
agreed by the service
o Be involved in the
management of the service
o Provide mentoring support
to medical and nursing sta
2.5.
To contribute
to infection control, research, teaching and new developments within the
Paediatric Critical Care Unit and Embrace. The post holder will be encouraged
to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going
in both services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for 2 substantive Consultants to work in 50:50
split posts between the Paediatric Intensive Care Department at Leeds General
Infirmary and Embrace Transport Service which is part of Sheffield Childrens Hospital. These posts will support the service as part of the workforce
development plan for the future.
These posts are 10 PA appointments split 50:50
between PCCU and Embrace for a Paediatric Intensive Care Consultant, with a
special interest in Transport as well as General and Cardiac Intensive Care.
The posts involve 5 PAs on Paediatric Critical Care with an additional 5
PAs offered by Embrace Yorkshire and Humber Infant and Childrens Transport
Service based in Barnsley, hosted by Sheffield Childrens Hospital Foundation
Trust
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1.
The post will include 5 programmed activities (PA) at PCCU and 5 PA at
Embrace. SPA
time will be equally split between the two services.
2.2.
To deliver
care to patients with critical illness including:
General
Medical patients
Medical and Surgical
Cardiac patients
Manage patients on Extracorporeal Life Support
Specialist surgery including Neurosurgery; Liver transplant and Renal
transplant
Contribution
to joint Cardiology and Cardiothoracic meetings
Support the Embrace Transport service as a 5 PA
commitment.
2.2.
To work with
Consultant colleagues in PCCU and Embrace to deliver acute on call (this is
currently 1 in 9 for PCCU). This includes acute ward rounds and unit management
during normal working hours and regular out of hours commitment on the on-call
rota. The workload will be split between PCCU and Embrace such that you will
work full time at either service for a period of approximately 3-6 months.
There is flexibility within this in order to support both services and ensure a
balanced post.
2.3. To link with
Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Childrens Hospital and
across the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and
with colleagues in district
general hospitals; Sheffield Childrens Hospital and
other regional transport
services.
2.4. Embrace:
The post will be for 5
programmed activities (PA) at Embrace as detailed above.
The service is currently
covered by the equivalent of 9 whole time consultants on a 1 in 9 rota. Out of
hours on call commitment will be provided pro rata in line with PA commitments.
During the induction period there will be a period of time working on the
specialist trainee rota to gain familiarity if not recnetly worked at Embrace
On call is non-resident after
22:00 and can be covered from home provided that post-holders live within 30
minutes travelling time or 10 miles of the Barnsley base. Overnight on site
accommodation is available for consultants who live further than 10 miles away
from base.
Specific duties:
o Take clinical and
managerial responsibility for the transport service while on duty
o Be familiar with equipment,
operational policies and staffing levels/competencies
o Facilitate conference calls
for patients requiring immediate high priority transfer
o Provide initial advice;
facilitate conference call between referring clinician, identified accepting
unit consultant and any other specialist required
o Triage calls to determine
the composition of the transport team
o Provide advice to the
transport team on the management of the transfer
o Perform transfers including
when patient acuity dictates a consultant level of care
o Support training and
development, including supervised transports, for new members of the team
o Utilisation review
o Reporting of incidents as
part of a just culture
o Involvement in audit and
research
o Adherence to policies
agreed by the service
o Be involved in the
management of the service
o Provide mentoring support
to medical and nursing sta
2.5.
To contribute
to infection control, research, teaching and new developments within the
Paediatric Critical Care Unit and Embrace. The post holder will be encouraged
to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going
in both services.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Completion of RCPCH Progress PICM Curriculum and two years training in an RCPCH PICM ISAC approved center/rotation pediatric intensive care medicine plus six months (minimum) of anesthetics (stand-alone)
- OR
- Existing Substantive practicing consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine in the NHS, including transport
- OR
- equivalent with evidence that this training has been signed off (at the time of application)
- Experience in management of cardiac patients including post-op cardiac surgical patients and post operative liver transplant
- Experience in transport of ventilated children
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
- Valid APLS and NLS
Desirable
- Experience in transfer of patients being considered for ECLS Experience in neonatal transport Experience of air transport Experience in caring for children on ECLS
- Experience of working at a consultant-grade in PICM and transport.
- Experience in managing paediatric trauma patients
- Experience in use of POCUS,
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH/MRCP/FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- On the GMC Specialist Register for base speciality with accreditation in Paediatric Intensive Care at time of application
- Or
- CCT with subspeciality accreditation in Paediatric Intensive Care (or within six months of obtaining CCT for UK RCPCH trainees on the date of interview
- Or
- On the GMC specialist register for Paediatric Intensive care medicine at the time of application (if CESR/PORTFOLIO pathway)
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in speciality and sub
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Intensive Care
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Previous experience or interest in the Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care and ECMO
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience in teaching and training in Simulation
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Experience of quality and safety reviews eg Mortality reviews
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Publication in Peer Review Journal.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Completion of train the trainers course
- Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local/regional and national level.
- Experience in Clinical or Education supervision
- Post graduate certificate in Education
- Experience in Complaint investigation and serious incident reviews
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Completion of RCPCH Progress PICM Curriculum and two years training in an RCPCH PICM ISAC approved center/rotation pediatric intensive care medicine plus six months (minimum) of anesthetics (stand-alone)
- OR
- Existing Substantive practicing consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine in the NHS, including transport
- OR
- equivalent with evidence that this training has been signed off (at the time of application)
- Experience in management of cardiac patients including post-op cardiac surgical patients and post operative liver transplant
- Experience in transport of ventilated children
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
- Valid APLS and NLS
Desirable
- Experience in transfer of patients being considered for ECLS Experience in neonatal transport Experience of air transport Experience in caring for children on ECLS
- Experience of working at a consultant-grade in PICM and transport.
- Experience in managing paediatric trauma patients
- Experience in use of POCUS,
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH/MRCP/FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- On the GMC Specialist Register for base speciality with accreditation in Paediatric Intensive Care at time of application
- Or
- CCT with subspeciality accreditation in Paediatric Intensive Care (or within six months of obtaining CCT for UK RCPCH trainees on the date of interview
- Or
- On the GMC specialist register for Paediatric Intensive care medicine at the time of application (if CESR/PORTFOLIO pathway)
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in speciality and sub
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Intensive Care
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Previous experience or interest in the Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care and ECMO
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience in teaching and training in Simulation
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Experience of quality and safety reviews eg Mortality reviews
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Publication in Peer Review Journal.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Completion of train the trainers course
- Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local/regional and national level.
- Experience in Clinical or Education supervision
- Post graduate certificate in Education
- Experience in Complaint investigation and serious incident reviews
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
