Trust Fellows In Paediatric Anaesthesia

Job summary

Applications are invited for 12-months fixed term Fellowship posts in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital commencing in August 2027 (5 posts). They are designed to offer extensive training opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in paediatric anaesthesia. The posts will consist of 12 months training in anaesthesia at this busy tertiary paediatric referral centre.

These are Trust Fellow positions. They don't have a National Training Number. The FRCA or equivalent level of knowledge is mandatory. Applicants would be expected to have completed the equivalent of at least one year of higher/advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent) and be within two years of completion or two years post completion of specialist training in anaesthesia at the start of the position. They should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in paediatric anaesthesia. Applicants must be eligible to register with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service.
• To engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary.
• To actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff.
• Engage with quality improvement activity.
• Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Details

Date posted: 19 October 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year (Basic pay) pro rata, per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 271-ANG-

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Person Specification

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

• Essential: Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
• Essential: Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• Essential: FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)
• Desirable: MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Desirable: Higher degree - MSc, MPhil
• Desirable: MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
• Desirable: APLS / EPALS

GOSH Culture and Values

• Essential: Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
• Essential: Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
• Essential: Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Essential: Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.

Experience/Knowledge

• Essential: At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
• Essential: One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)
• Essential: Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
• Essential: Experience of teaching and presenting
• Essential: Experience of management and understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Desirable: Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Desirable: Published research in peer reviewed journals

Skills/Abilities

• Essential: Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Essential: Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Essential: Ability to prioritise clinical needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Great ormond street, Guilford Street, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

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Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Dr Ellen Rawlinson,

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