Bank Paediatric Anaesthetist

Bank Paediatric Anaesthetist

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Please note, only applications received through the employer's website will be reviewed.

The hospital is developing its paediatric services further to provide a day case surgical pathway from April 2025! We are initially treating minor and moderate complexity surgery, for clinically well children, above the age of 3.

Main duties of the job

To support this pathway and ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality care, the hospital seeks post-FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed Stage 2 paediatric competencies, or equivalent.

Applicants must be EPALS or APLS providers at the point at which they commence work for the hospital.

There is opportunity for strategic growth within children and young peoples services and successful applicants are encouraged to be a part of this exciting journey!

About us

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has an ever-increasing paediatric demand within its Urgent Care Centre, as well as within its dedicated paediatric outpatient department.

Person Specification Experience

• Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or
• Non-HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies or
• Non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
• EPALS provider
• Level 3 Paediatric Safeguarding (hospital is able to support)
• Able to obtain enhanced DBS check (hospital will arrange)
• Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway

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.

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth