Job Overview
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist to join our prestigious team at Leeds General Infirmary. This position offers a unique chance for international medical professionals seeking to relocate to the United Kingdom with full certificate of sponsorship support. We welcome applications from talented anaesthetists worldwide who are looking to advance their careers in the UK’s renowned healthcare system.
Position Details
This is a fixed-term locum appointment for a period of six months, offering 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) specifically supporting our paediatric anaesthetic team at Leeds Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive six-month contract with competitive NHS consultant terms and conditions.
Salary and Benefits Package
We offer an attractive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is available on both full-time and part-time basis, with consideration given to job sharing arrangements. The trust provides an excellent benefits package including NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and professional development opportunities.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is proud to offer Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. We welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Our dedicated recruitment team will guide you through the entire visa application process, ensuring smooth relocation and integration into the UK healthcare system.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
Professional Registration
Applicants must hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (with proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR, or European Community Rights. All applicants must provide current GMC status information at the time of application.
Anaesthetic Qualifications
Candidates must possess FRCA or equivalent qualification and have completed at least 12 months in a recognised training programme in paediatric anaesthesia. Eligibility to work in the UK is essential, and applicants must demonstrate they are up to date and fit to practise safely.
Language Proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate adequate written and spoken English skills for effective medical communication. This can be shown through undergraduate medical training in English, achieving minimum IELTS academic score of 7.0 across all categories (with overall minimum 7.5), or achieving minimum Grade B across all OET medicine categories.
Clinical Experience Requirements
The successful applicant must demonstrate established skills in paediatric anaesthesia with at least 12 months advanced training in this specialty. We require evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances, high-level clinical experience and competence in all aspects of anaesthesia, and specific expertise in paediatric anaesthesia.
Teaching and Research Experience
Applicants should have experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors, along with evidence of participation in regular clinical audit. Experience in medical research and understanding of current NHS issues are essential. Previous experience supervising research by junior staff is desirable.
Professional Skills and Attributes
We seek candidates with excellent communication and team working skills, strong commitment to teaching and service development, effective interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work within a team. Medical fitness to fulfil all aspects of the post and ability to respond quickly to emergencies are mandatory requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Service Delivery
The post-holder will work with consultant colleagues to provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. This includes developing and consolidating expertise in paediatric anaesthesia, maintaining teaching and research excellence, supporting service plans for the specialty, and participating in clinical governance.
Teaching Commitments
As a teaching hospital, the Trust recognizes the importance of links with the University of Leeds School of Medicine. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching programmes and collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver appropriate teaching in accordance with Trust contracts.
Job Plan and Working Arrangements
The position consists of 10 PAs with 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PA of supporting professional activity (SPA). These will be delivered in anaesthesia with careful rota coordination with colleagues to ensure robust cover. Annual job plan reviews will be conducted with the Clinical Director or Lead Clinician.
Accountability and Professional Standards
The post-holder is managerially accountable to the Chief Executive and professionally accountable to the Chief Medical Officer through Clinical Directors. All consultants must work to standards set by the General Medical Council in Good Medical Practice and comply with Trust policies on conduct, health and safety, equality, and diversity.
About Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), collaborating with NHS hospital trusts across West Yorkshire and Harrogate to provide exceptional patient care. Our values – Patient-centered, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, and Empowered – guide all our actions and endeavours.
Relocation Support
We understand that relocating to a new country can be challenging. Our trust provides comprehensive relocation support including assistance with accommodation, registration processes, and integration into the local community. We have extensive experience welcoming international medical professionals and ensuring their smooth transition into UK healthcare practice.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the NHS Jobs website before the closing date of 01 October 2025. Reference number: C9298-MED-657C. Please ensure all supporting documents including CV, qualifications, and registration details are submitted with your application.
Contact Information
For questions about this position, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Nalini Malarkkan, Lead Clinician/Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Leeds Children’s Hospital. Email: [email protected] or Telephone: 0113 3926672. Hospital visits can be arranged for interested candidates.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions. International applicants must present criminal record certificates from countries where they resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Equal Opportunities
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to equality of employment and service delivery. No person receives less favourable treatment based on gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Why Choose Leeds Teaching Hospitals?
Joining our trust means becoming part of one of the largest integrated care systems in the country, working with over 150 consultant colleagues in a supportive, innovative environment. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, research collaboration possibilities, and the chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities while making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.
Next Steps
If you are an experienced paediatric anaesthetist looking to relocate to the UK with certificate of sponsorship support, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals while experiencing life in the vibrant city of Leeds.
