Job summary These posts offer a unique opportunity to work in an internationally recognised children's hospital and designated major trauma and HCID centre. The successful candidate will gain broad experience in paediatric intensive care including cardiac and respiratory ECMO. These 6-month posts (with a view to potentially extend if suitable), are suitable for candidates who have completed PICM RCPCH grid training or trainees who have completed equivalent training, and are looking to develop a special interest in one of 4 areas: - Artificial intelligence and data science - Airway and bronchoscopy - ECMO - POCUS Main duties of the job This is an excellent opportunity for trainees who have completed their training and are looking to extend their portfolio and develop a specialty interest within the fields of paediatric critical care in preparation for future consultant posts. Candidates will be offered "chief" weeks as part of their post to gain valuable leadership experience with consultant support. Successful candidates will provide clinical cover on a hybrid rota with the ACPs, paediatric speciality doctors on rotation, PICM grid trainees and ICM trainees. Clinical duties will include shift work pattern on a bespoke rota covering day and night shifts. Fellows will be allocated "chief" weeks and with support from the consultant on service, will be responsible for leading ward rounds, planning management, and working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team and other specialities. Fellows will be expected to manage patient flow, lead MDT discussions, and take lead on management of long-term patients. Fellows will support the unit's educational programme to participate and teach the PICU doctors/ ACPs/ and nursing staff. Fellows will be given allocated academic days in addition to usual rota-ed academic / SPA days to complete the projects agreed with their special interest supervisor. Fellows will present their completed project at the weekly PICU senior team meeting and either at a national or international meeting. About us Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals providing care for over 200,000 children and young people each year. It is one of only four stand-alone Paediatric trusts in the UK and is staffed by 2,800 employees. In 2017 the hospital has moved into the state-of-the-art children's hospital - Alder Hey in the Park. As the Paediatric Cardiac Surgical Centre for the North West, both departments also play a key role in the wider Paediatric Congenital Cardiac Network for the North West, North Wales, and Isle of Man. Alder Hey offers 20 specialist services including being the designated national center for Craniofacial Surgery and a Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Oncology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Orthopaedics. It is a teaching hospital and trains 550 medical and 400 nursing students each year. A child and adolescent mental health service is also provided with an in-patient unit based at the Trust. Recent expansion has seen the provision of additional theatres (there are 13 operating Theatres in total) and the opening of a new Neuro-sciences development. Alder Hey serves not only the children of Liverpool but is the tertiary referral center for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of Paediatrics. The Trust provides a range of community services including school nursing, home careers and a child development centre. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 411-SUR-25-7071904-A Job locations Alder Hey East Prescot Road Liverpool L14 5AB Job description Job responsibilities - Registration (or able to register) with the General Medical Council - Previous appointments which provided professional training in General Paediatrics & Neonates, Paediatric Intensive Care - Experience of General Paediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric Intensive Care - Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents, and other relatives and with colleagues of all discipline - Demonstrates ability to work flexibly when necessary - Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues both medical and other disciplines - Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trusts Occupational Health Physician - Free from disabilities or illness that would prevent clinical management of patients Job description Job responsibilities - Registration (or able to register) with the General Medical Council - Previous appointments which provided professional training in General Paediatrics & Neonates, Paediatric Intensive Care - Experience of General Paediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric Intensive Care - Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents, and other relatives and with colleagues of all discipline - Demonstrates ability to work flexibly when necessary - Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues both medical and other disciplines - Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trusts Occupational Health Physician - Free from disabilities or illness that would prevent clinical management of patients Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration (or able to register) with the General Medical Council Desirable A Higher qualification, e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FRCS Training Essential Previous appointments which provided professional training in General Paediatrics & Neonates, Paediatric Intensive Care Desirable Training in Paediatric Intensive Care Experience Essential Experience of General Paediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric Intensive Care Desirable Anaesthetic experience Management/Audit Desirable Experience of clinical audit i.e. participation Teaching Desirable Experience of teaching medical and other staff Research Desirable Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration (or able to register) with the General Medical Council Desirable A Higher qualification, e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FRCS Training Essential Previous appointments which provided professional training in General Paediatrics & Neonates, Paediatric Intensive Care Desirable Training in Paediatric Intensive Care Experience Essential Experience of General Paediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric Intensive Care Desirable Anaesthetic experience Management/Audit Desirable Experience of clinical audit i.e. participation Teaching Desirable Experience of teaching medical and other staff Research Desirable Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey East Prescot Road Liverpool L14 5AB Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)