Consultant in Pediatric Anesthesia

Woodston Personnel is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant in Pediatric Anesthesia to join our clients 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

• Diplme dtudes Spcialises (DES) or Certificat dEtudes Spcialises (CIS) French Board in Anesthsie-Ranimation

• 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 35 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.