Job overview

Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time (40 hrs)

Please note: The start date for this role is scheduled to commence in August 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Anaesthesia to join our dynamic and supportive anaesthetic team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. This post is ideal for anaesthetists who hold the FRCA (or equivalent) and have at least six months’ experience in paediatric anaesthesia.

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their anaesthetic training and demonstrate a sustained interest in paediatric practice.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not be able to commit to a full-time position due to personal circumstances. If selected, we will work with you to explore flexible arrangements that accommodate your needs.

To support your professional development, we offer up to three months’ training in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), tailored to your individual training needs. Working alongside paediatric medicine trainees and consultants, you will gain valuable cross-specialty experience in a collaborative environment.

Additionally, you may choose to spend one month (pro rata) in a cardiac unit, either as a block placement or through regular day-release, subject to availability. For those interested, a secondment with Embrace, the regional transport service for critically ill children and neonates, can also be arranged.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Anaesthesia Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Work within a team of 25 Paediatric Consultants, 2 Clinical Fellows, and 8 specialty trainees.
• Provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases in the theatre.
• Participate in the trainee on-call rota, in compliance with EWTD.

Specialty trainees from the Yorkshire and Humber School of Anaesthesia rotate through Sheffield Children’s Hospital (SCH) for a 3-month intermediate module during ST3 or ST4, followed by a 3-month higher module during ST5 or ST6. Trainees also have the option to return in ST7 for an additional 6-month advanced paediatric anaesthesia training module.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. 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.