University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Advanced Anaesthetic Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia

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Job Description: Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia Fellowship
This post is a Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia fellowship suitable for candidates who have or will be gaining a CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthetics. The applicant should have completed 12 months of advanced training (RCOA) or equivalent in general Paediatric Anaesthesia.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in:
- Ongoing research projects
- Quality improvement projects
- Audits
The candidate will be expected to take part in the EMCHC teaching programme and will be on a 1 in 4 on call rota.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The one-year fellowship will encompass clinical experience, management and teaching, audit, and research.
Service Details
The service undertakes a range of congenital cardiac cases, including surgery for univentricular physiology and other complex procedures and catheter procedures. Adult congenital cardiac surgery is carried out at the Glenfield’s hospital site, and the post holder will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge at both sites.
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Fellowship Structure
- Initially six months allocated to paediatric Cardiac theatres
- One month on PICU – working with the paediatric ICU team and gaining experience in paediatric critical care
- One month working with COMET – the regional paediatric transfer service
- Two weeks on NNU – gaining experience in neonatal care
- Two Months of cardiothoracic paediatric surgery
The exact scope for the last six months can be varied depending on candidate preferences and their objectives for the fellowship.
On Call Duties
- Initial six months as the senior resident with specific responsibilities for supporting paediatric emergencies throughout the LRI, delivering on a 1:8 on call rota. This rota also covers adult emergencies and emergency care across the LRI site.
- When not on call they would be delivering theatre sessions closely.
- Three months delivering activity in PICU, COMET, and NNU with the possibility of on call in these areas.
- Dedicated paediatric cardiac experience time can also be arranged, or overlap with the final three months.
- In the final three months the successful candidate would be considered to act up on the paediatric anaesthetic consultant rota with a named mentor for advice and assistance.


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Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
Four Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Jaswant Sumal
- Job title: Consultant Anaesthetist
- Email address: jaswant.sumal@nhs.net
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