Consultant - Paediatric Critical Care & Transport Lead

Transformationunitgm; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A paediatric healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care and Transport. This permanent role involves leading a dynamic team at Sheffield Children's Hospital Critical Care Unit and the Embrace transport service. Responsibilities include managing critical care transfers, providing expert clinical advice, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will hold an MRCPCH or equivalent, have GMC registration, and experience in paediatric high dependency care. A competitive salary of £109,725 - £145,478 per annum is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent), MRCPCH (or equivalent higher qualification), and GMC registration.
• Experience leading clinical teams and providing high-quality care in paediatric high dependency settings.
• Expertise in complex clinical decision-making, including remote clinical advice and patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and managerial aspects of the Embrace transport service when on duty.
• Facilitate urgent conference calls for patients requiring high-priority transfer.
• Triage transport requests and determine appropriate team composition.
• Ensure the management and transfer of critically ill patients, including providing consultant-level care when needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in paediatric high dependency care

Expert clinical opinion in complex cases

Ability to assess clinical situations

Education

MRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

On Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics

Job description

A paediatric healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care and Transport. This permanent role involves leading a dynamic team at Sheffield Children's Hospital Critical Care Unit and the Embrace transport service. Responsibilities include managing critical care transfers, providing expert clinical advice, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will hold an MRCPCH or equivalent, have GMC registration, and experience in paediatric high dependency care. A competitive salary of £109,725 - £145,478 per annum is offered.