This post is designed to provide advanced sub-specialty training in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia. The post would be suitable for those wanting to specialise in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia and it will provide extensive training and experience in this sub-specialty. It will also give significant opportunities for clinical audit and research. The post is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience but the majority of time will be spent in paediatric cardiac theatres with a proportion of the time in the cardiology interventional lab and cardiac MRI. Other modules would include dedicated time with perfusion (2 weeks), transthoracic echo/transoesophageal echo (1 month with cardiologists and sonographers), Research/QI/Audits and congenital cardiac education in the form of monthly CCAN formal teaching and involvement in departmental/PICU SIM training. Time on PICU can be arranged depending on the needs of the individual. This post will have an out of hours banding supplement. Shift patterns are normal and long days, nights as well as some weekend commitments. The shift pattern in currently 1:8 and the out of normal working hours work commitments will be on the general paediatric registrar rota. Daytime work/training will be in paediatric cardiac theatres and other cardiac areas. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST 1. To work with paediatric cardiac anaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatric cardiac anaesthetic service in the Leeds Childrens Hospitals. 2. To develop or consolidate expertise in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia and fulfil all requirements for advanced training in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia. 3. To maintain and contribute to the teaching and research activities, already established within the Trust. 4. To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available. 5. To participate in and progress clinical governance. This is a clinical, as well as an academic post and hence the appointee will be expected to actively participate in research projects. Access to paper based as well as electronic publications is available in the hospital library and within the anaesthetic department. The involvement of trainees in research is encouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T. support is also available. For more information, please see the job description and person specification attached.