Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care and Transport

Overview

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 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the care of critically ill children in a collaborative environment. Interviews expected to be held on Friday 13th March 2026.

• 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/PCCU.

At Sheffield Children s, our purpose is to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our 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. Our colleagues are recognised for their expertise, and we strive to support wellbeing and development in a diverse, inclusive environment.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain focused on leadership in children s health, improving experiences for patients and staff, and community health. We offer benefits to support wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.

• Date posted: 05 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 425--A
• Job locations:
  Sheffield Children s NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH

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

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC
• On Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT in Paediatrics
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training
• APLS/PALS or NLS certified

Desirable

• APLS/PALS/NLS instructor
• Higher academic qualification (eg. MD or PhD)
• NAPSTAR or similar transport course
• Experience in education and training to the multi-professional high dependency team

Experience

• Experience in leading clinical teams to deliver high quality care in the inpatient setting
• Experience in paediatric high dependency care
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions in complex clinical cases
• Experience in remote clinical advice on care

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Basic management experience (e.g., trainee rotas)
• Contribution to audits and ability to effect change
• Interest in research and undertaking clinical projects
• Ability to apply research and audit findings to clinical practice
• Teaching and training medical colleagues and the multidisciplinary team

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Drive to improve clinical care
• Proactive approach to wellbeing
• Flexible/adaptable
• Organisational skills for efficient service delivery
• Capability to respond quickly to emergencies

Disclosure and Additional Information

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Certificate of Sponsorship:
  Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.

Employer details

• Employer:
  
  Sheffield Children s NHS Foundation Trust
• Address:
  Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH
• Employer website: