Job summary
- Main area
- PCCU
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 425-26-7973130-DG
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care (6 months)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Fixed term: 6 months | 10 PAs
Based at Sheffield Children's Hospital, you will provide consultant cover to the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU).
Due to the nature of the work, flexibility within the rota is required. A full day on the ICU is allocated 2.5 PAs, while a day covering HDU is 2.25 PAs (to support flexibility, daytime activity is averaged over a number of weeks). The 10 PA job plan is designed with these allocations in mind. The role also includes an equal share of on-call consultant cover for PCCU and support for colleagues during absences.
If you choose a part-time contract, your duties will require the whole of your professional time, with a minimum commitment equivalent to 7 PAs per week.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide consultant cover for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU)
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Continuing responsibility for patients in your care, and for the functioning of the PCCU.
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On-call duties for PCCU.
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Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
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Contribute to the training of individuals in paediatrics, adult intensive care, and advanced nurse practitioner
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 Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s 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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent higher qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Completion of training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of two years) in a unit/rotation approved for training by the RCPCH national grid training programme with evidence that this has been signed off by the PICM ISAC including six months of anaesthetic training
Desirable criteria
- APLS/PALS provider
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in paediatric intensive care and paediatric high dependency care
- Experience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality critical care in the in-patient setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
- Experience in assessing clinical situations and providing clinical advice on critical care remotely
Desirable criteria
- Experience in related sub-specialities
- Experience in critical care transport medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and manage clinical workload
- Basic experience in management, e.g., trainee rotas
- Clear contribution to audit to effect change
- Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
- Ability to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice to improve patient outcomes
- Teaching and training medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Management course
- Experience in quality improvement projects
- Demonstration of research in Paediatric Intensive Care or Anaesthesia
- Ability to provide clinical and educational supervision to junior colleagues
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to continuing own professional development
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Drive and determination to effect change to improve clinical care
- Proactive approach to supporting own and colleagues’ well-being
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to contribute to additional professional responsibilities in the department
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ranjana Dhar
- Job title
- Critical Care Consultant (Team Lead for PCCU)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 271 7000
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