Consultant in Pediatric Anesthesia

Woodston Personnel is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant in Pediatric Anesthesia to join our client’s multidisciplinary team. The consultant will provide expert anesthesia care to pediatric patients across a range of surgical specialties. This role requires advanced clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a high-acuity environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe and effective anesthesia care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgery or diagnostic procedures.

• Pre-operative assessment and optimization of pediatric patients.

• Intra-operative anesthetic management including general, regional, and sedation techniques appropriate for pediatric patients.

• Post-operative pain management and care in collaboration with surgical and intensive care teams.

• Emergency airway and resuscitation management in pediatric and neonatal patients.

• Participate in pediatric pain services and contribute to development of pediatric anesthesia protocols.

Administrative and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor junior anesthesiologists, residents, and fellows.

• Participate in departmental meetings, policy development, and clinical governance.

• Ensure adherence to international standards of care and hospital policies.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records and documentation.

Teaching and Research:

• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

• Engage in clinical research and audits to improve pediatric anesthesia practice.

• Contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Expertise in pediatric and neonatal anesthesia techniques.

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership and teaching ability.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Mandatory Certification (one of the following):

• US Board Certification in Anesthesiology (with Pediatric Fellowship preferred)

• FRCS (Anesthesia) – Irish, UK, Canadian, New Zealand, or Australian Boards

• Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées (DES) or Certificat d'Etudes Spécialisées (CIS) – French Board in Anesthésie-Réanimation

• Facharzt in Anesthesiology + Sub-specialty Certification/Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia (German/European system)

• CCST (UK) – Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Anesthesia with Pediatric specialization

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years post-Board/Fellowship clinical experience in pediatric anesthesia, including neonates, infants, and children.

• Proven experience in managing high-risk pediatric cases, including congenital anomalies and pediatric intensive care support.