Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care and Transport

Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care and Transport

Permanent | 10 PAs (5 for Paediatric Critical Care and 5 for Embrace Transport)

We are looking for a Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care and Embrace Transport to join our dynamic team. This unique position is split between Sheffield Children’s Hospital Critical Care Unit and the Embrace transport service. You will help manage critical care transfers, offer expert clinical advice, and lead a high-performance transport team.

MBBS (or equivalent), MRCPCH (or equivalent higher qualification), and GMC registration.

On the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics.

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.

• 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.
• Support development of new team members, including supervised transports.
• Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and service management.
• Mentor medical and nursing staff within both Embrace and PCCU settings.
• Participate in critical care activities at Sheffield Children’s Hospital HDU and PCCU.

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 in 2026, 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.

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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, 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 sc Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

• MRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC
• On Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics
• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or PhD)
• Delivers education and training to the multi-professional high dependency team

• Experience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality care in the…