Job summary
Permanent | 10 PAs (5 for Paediatric High Dependency and 5 for Transport)
We are looking for a Consultant in Paediatric High Dependency and Transport to join our dynamic team. This unique position is split between Sheffield Children's Hospital High Dependency Unit (HDU) and the Embrace transport service. You will help manage critical care transfers, offer expert clinical advice, and lead a high-performance transport team.
About You:
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MBBS (or equivalent), MRCPCH (or equivalent higher qualification), and GMC registration.
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On the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics.
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Experience leading clinical teams and providing high-quality care in paediatric high dependency settings.
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Expertise in complex clinical decision-making, including remote clinical advice and patient transport.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the care of critically ill children in a collaborative environment. Apply today!
Interviews to be heldFriday 3rd October 2025.
Main duties of the job
You will report to the Clinical Team Lead, and your responsibilities will include:
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Lead clinical and managerial aspects of the Embrace transport service when on duty.
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Facilitate urgent conference calls for patients requiring high-priority transfer.
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Triage transport requests and determine appropriate team composition.
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Ensure the management and transfer of critically ill patients, including providing consultant-level care when needed.
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Support development of new team members, including supervised transports.
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Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and service management.
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Mentor medical and nursing staff within both Embrace and HDU settings.
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Participate in critical care activities at Sheffield Children's Hospital HDU.
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Lead clinical and managerial aspects of the Embrace transport service when on duty.
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Facilitate urgent conference calls for patients requiring high-priority transfer.
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Triage transport requests and determine appropriate team composition.
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Ensure the management and transfer of critically ill patients, including providing consultant-level care when needed.
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Support development of new team members, including supervised transports.
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Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and service management.
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Mentor medical and nursing staff within both Embrace and HDU settings.
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Participate in critical care activities at Sheffield Children's Hospital HDU.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
Outstanding Patient Care
Brilliant Place to work
Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification
- oFully registered with the GMC
- oOn Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics
- oValid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- oValid BLS Training
- oAPLS/PALS or NLS certified
Desirable
- oAPLS/PALS/NLS instructor
- oHigher academic qualification (eg. MD or PhD)
- oNAPSTAR or similar transport course
- oDelivers education and training to the multi-professional high dependency team
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality care in the in-patient setting
- oExperience in paediatric high dependency care
- oAbility to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
- oExperience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on care remotely
Desirable
- oExperience in patient transport
- oExperience in neonatology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise and manage clinical workload
- oBasic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotas
- oClear contribution to audit to effect change
- oHas interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
- oAbility to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes
- oTeaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oManagement course
- oExperience in quality improvement projects
- oAbility to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleagues
- oPrevious attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
- oRecognises and assesses acutely unwell children and young people in the Emergency Department, paediatric ward and post-operative environment who require high dependency care
- oLeads the high dependency ward round
- oRecognises the need for escalation of care beyond that feasible in the high dependency environment and liaises with Anaesthetic, Paediatric Intensive Care and Transport colleagues to facilitate this
- oEstablishes, maintains and troubleshoots the management of a child requiring non-invasive respiratory support and the tracheostomy ventilated child.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to continuing own professional development
- oLeadership skills
- oAbility to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oDrive and determination to effect change to improve clinical care
- oProactive approach to supporting own and colleagues' well-being
- oFlexible/adaptable
- oAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of service
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own service workload
- oDemonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence
- oAbility to offer expert clinical opinion in complex cases
- oEvidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- oAbility to apply research to clinical management outcomes
- oMedically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary
Desirable
- oContribute to additional professional responsibilities in the department
- oUndertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification
- oFully registered with the GMC
- oOn Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics
- oValid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- oValid BLS Training
- oAPLS/PALS or NLS certified
Desirable
- oAPLS/PALS/NLS instructor
- oHigher academic qualification (eg. MD or PhD)
- oNAPSTAR or similar transport course
- oDelivers education and training to the multi-professional high dependency team
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality care in the in-patient setting
- oExperience in paediatric high dependency care
- oAbility to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
- oExperience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on care remotely
Desirable
- oExperience in patient transport
- oExperience in neonatology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise and manage clinical workload
- oBasic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotas
- oClear contribution to audit to effect change
- oHas interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
- oAbility to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes
- oTeaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oManagement course
- oExperience in quality improvement projects
- oAbility to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleagues
- oPrevious attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
- oRecognises and assesses acutely unwell children and young people in the Emergency Department, paediatric ward and post-operative environment who require high dependency care
- oLeads the high dependency ward round
- oRecognises the need for escalation of care beyond that feasible in the high dependency environment and liaises with Anaesthetic, Paediatric Intensive Care and Transport colleagues to facilitate this
- oEstablishes, maintains and troubleshoots the management of a child requiring non-invasive respiratory support and the tracheostomy ventilated child.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to continuing own professional development
- oLeadership skills
- oAbility to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oDrive and determination to effect change to improve clinical care
- oProactive approach to supporting own and colleagues' well-being
- oFlexible/adaptable
- oAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of service
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own service workload
- oDemonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence
- oAbility to offer expert clinical opinion in complex cases
- oEvidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- oAbility to apply research to clinical management outcomes
- oMedically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary
Desirable
- oContribute to additional professional responsibilities in the department
- oUndertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
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).
