Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist

We are looking to welcome a consultant anaesthetist to primarily work within our paediatric specialist surgical centre and be on the paediatric on call rota, but be willing and able to flex to cover work within our adult theatre complex. The job plan will incorporate, on average, one session in adult theatres per week to maintain skill, subject to mutual agreement.

We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500 000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. We are a major trauma centre. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, including cardiac, neurosurgery, thoracics and paediatrics. A successful applicant will be joining a welcoming and friendly department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is proud of its collegiate spirit.

We have a strong track record in clinical excellence & translational research, and receive very positive feedback from our rotating trainees. We understand the need to accommodate a healthy work life balance and aim to support flexible working. We have a lively social programme and a dedicated anaesthetic coffee room, known as the 'Back Bar'.

We are located on the Devon/Cornwall border with access to all the amenities of a metropolitan city, yet moments away from the moors and sea. We are proud that Plymouth was voted the top city to live in England in 2023!

This post is for a substantive Consultant Anaesthetist capable of delivering high-quality anaesthesia across all major paediatric surgical specialties. In addition to clinical duties, responsibilities will include teaching, continuing medical education, and participation in quality improvement activities.

We are particularly seeking a colleague who is enthusiastic about expanding and strengthening our collaboration with Bristol Children’s Hospital
, with a focus on enhancing our links with the WATCH service
. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a key part in developing these important partnerships and supporting the delivery of excellent paediatric care across the region.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the paediatric on-call rota. There are separate on-call rotas for adult general surgery/neurosurgery and obstetrics, as well as adult ICU and cardiac services.

As a busy and expanding Trust, the role will also involve some weekend elective, emergency, and trauma anaesthetic cover. An appropriate allocation of programmed activities will be agreed to reflect these duties. We are committed to flexibility and strongly support a healthy work-life balance, welcoming applications from candidates seeking less than full-time work.

The enclosed job plan is indicative and may be subject to change following ongoing service developments, with the aim of meeting both the needs of the service and the professional interests of the post holder.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on  We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.

Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our…