Consultant Anaesthetist

• Delivering general and regional anaesthesia across elective surgical services.
• Supporting Orthopaedic, General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology procedures.
• Participating in pre-assessment clinics and patient optimisation.
• Taking part in the consultant on-call rota.
• Providing specialist advice and support to colleagues and Resident Medical Officers.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participating in departmental, governance and MDT meetings.
• Supporting service development and pathway enhancements.
• Teaching and mentoring junior doctors, anaesthetic practitioners and other healthcare professionals.

• FRCA or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Extensive training and experience in anaesthesia.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality clinical care.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong multidisciplinary team-working abilities.
• Commitment to CPD, audit and clinical governance.
• A patient-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence.

• A competitive salary based on experience - substantive employment only to be considered
• A performance related incentive scheme
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development including 10 days CPD per year based on full-time hours.
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays based on full-time hours.
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia
• FRCA or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Extensive training and experience in anaesthesia.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality clinical care.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong multidisciplinary team-working abilities.
• Commitment to CPD, audit and clinical governance.
• A patient-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence.

Desirable

• Intensive Care accreditation - desirable
• Teaching or educational qualification - desirable
• Experience training junior clinicians and other healthcare professionals - desirable
• Previous experience within an elective surgical environment - desirable
• Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives - desirable