Job summary
The appointment based, at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, is a replacement post, which was created for a suitably experienced anaesthetist to gain experience in the field of paediatric anaesthesia ina tertiary referral centre. The post is aimed at a candidate who wishes to pursue an interest in paediatric anaesthesia. Please note that this post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean,but equivalent training will be provided as for trainees on the deanery based training programme. The post has been recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists as to fulfil the Advanced year in PaediatricAnaesthesia training requirements.
Main duties of the job
Duties will be based at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospitals as a member of the Anaesthesia Team.You will be exposed to the full range of specialities available at the children's hospital. The on-call duties are residential shifts. During this time you should try and see a wide range of children undergoing multipledifferent procedures. Your job as an anaesthetist is to provide peri-operative care to patients in the safest way possible.As a clinical fellow in paediatric anaesthesia there is flexibility to ensure both your learning needs and the service provision. Educational supervision and support will be provided using face-to-face teaching via anamed educational supervisor who will help you determine your learning agreement for your placement.You will also have access to trained mentors and are expected to maintain the new RCoA e-portfolio for revalidation and career progression as well as the Trust appraisal process.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCA or Equivalent examination
- Previous appoitments which provided professional training in General Anesthetics equivalent to completion of at least ST5 RCOA 2010 curriculum
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff
- Formal teaching qualification
Research/ Publications
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications
Experience Clinical Management/ Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit i.e. participation
Desirable
- Previous experience of paediatrics neonatology or paediatrics anaesthesia
- Experience of undertaking a quality improvement project
Proffesional Interests
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(ies)
- Up-to-date knowledge of the literature
- Undertaken relevant CME within paediatric anaesthesia
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with children, their parents and other relatives, with colleagues of all disciplines.
- Team work: Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other non-medical disciplines
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to undertake an active role within the department
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory medical clearance from Trust's Occupational Health Physician
- DBS Clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCA or Equivalent examination
- Previous appoitments which provided professional training in General Anesthetics equivalent to completion of at least ST5 RCOA 2010 curriculum
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff
- Formal teaching qualification
Research/ Publications
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications
Experience Clinical Management/ Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit i.e. participation
Desirable
- Previous experience of paediatrics neonatology or paediatrics anaesthesia
- Experience of undertaking a quality improvement project
Proffesional Interests
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(ies)
- Up-to-date knowledge of the literature
- Undertaken relevant CME within paediatric anaesthesia
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with children, their parents and other relatives, with colleagues of all disciplines.
- Team work: Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other non-medical disciplines
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to undertake an active role within the department
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory medical clearance from Trust's Occupational Health Physician
- DBS Clearance
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).
