Job summary
These posts offer a unique opportunity to work in an internationally These posts offer a unique opportunity to work in an internationally recognised children's hospital and designated major trauma and HCID centre. The successful candidate will gain broad experience in paediatric intensive care including cardiac and respiratory ECMO.
This is an excellent opportunity for trainees who have completed their training and are looking to extend their portfolio and develop a special interest within the fields of paediatric critical care in preparation for future consultant posts. Candidates will be offered "chief" weeks as part of their post to gain valuable leadership experience with consultant support.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will provide clinical cover on a hybrid rota with the ANPs, paediatric speciality doctors on rotation, PICM grid trainees and ICM trainees. Clinical duties will include shift work pattern on a bespoke rota covering day and night shifts. Fellows will be allocated "chief" weeks and with support from the consultant on service, will be responsible for leading ward rounds, planning management, and working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team and other specialities. Fellows will be expected to manage patient flow, lead MDT discussions, and take lead on management of long-term patients.
Fellows will support the unit's educational programme to participate and teach the PICU doctors/ ANPs/ and nursing staff.
Fellows will be given allocated academic days in addition to usual rota-ed academic / SPA days to complete the projects agreed with their special interest supervisor. Fellows will present their completed project at the weekly PICU senior team meeting and either at a national or international meeting.
Successful candidates will be supported by an educational supervisor. Study leave together with financial support for courses may be provided subject to advanced approval (10 days per annum).
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These 12-month posts are suitable for candidates who have completed PICM RCPCH grid training or trainees who have completed equivalent training, and are looking to develop a special interest in one of 4 areas:
- Artificial intelligence and data science
- Airway and bronchoscopy
ECMO
POCUS
Candidates are expected to specify their preferred interest at time of application to ensure appropriate supervising consultants will be present at the time of interview.
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
These 12-month posts are suitable for candidates who have completed PICM RCPCH grid training or trainees who have completed equivalent training, and are looking to develop a special interest in one of 4 areas:
- Artificial intelligence and data science
- Airway and bronchoscopy
ECMO
POCUS
Candidates are expected to specify their preferred interest at time of application to ensure appropriate supervising consultants will be present at the time of interview.
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April 2026
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or MBChB or equivalent MRCPCH or FRCA or equivalent General Medical Council registered.
Desirable
Training
Essential
- 2 years of UK PICM GRID training or 2 years of equivalent training in a training program comparable to UK GRID.
- Experienced Anaesthetic trainee with signed off equivalence to PICM GRID training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Paediatric intensive care (mixed centre cardiac and general)
- ECMO experience
- Minimum 6 months anaesthetic with IAC sign off
- APLS provider
Desirable
Management/Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit i.e. participation.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or course Has led audits
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification APLS Instructor GIC Mentoring Skills
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or MBChB or equivalent MRCPCH or FRCA or equivalent General Medical Council registered.
Desirable
Training
Essential
- 2 years of UK PICM GRID training or 2 years of equivalent training in a training program comparable to UK GRID.
- Experienced Anaesthetic trainee with signed off equivalence to PICM GRID training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Paediatric intensive care (mixed centre cardiac and general)
- ECMO experience
- Minimum 6 months anaesthetic with IAC sign off
- APLS provider
Desirable
Management/Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit i.e. participation.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or course Has led audits
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification APLS Instructor GIC Mentoring Skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East Prescot Road
Liverpool
L14 5AB
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
