Consultant Anaesthetist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, N18 1QXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
Consultant Anaesthetists - Two Substantive Posts Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Based at North Middlesex University Hospital Consultant Contra...
o Deliver high-quality consultant-led anaesthetic care across a broad range of surgical specialties.
o Participate in the Consultant Anaesthetist on-call rota.
o Contribute to emergency and trauma anaesthetic services.
o Support obstetric anaesthesia and labour ward services.
o Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and medical students.
o Lead and contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
o Support service redesign, innovation and strategic development across the Trust.
o Contribute to perioperative pathways and enhanced patient care initiatives.
Post-specific responsibilities
- Post A: Provide independent consultant-level anaesthetic care for ophthalmic surgical procedures and support the development of the ophthalmic anaesthetic service.
- Post B: Undertake a full range of general consultant anaesthetic duties across elective, emergency and obstetric services. Experience in ophthalmic anaesthesia is desirable but not essential. Where relevant experience is held, the post holder may contribute to ophthalmic anaesthetic services according to their competence and departmental requirements.
1. Provide high-quality consultant-led anaesthetic, peri-operative and emergency care services at North Middlesex University Hospital, part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care at all times.
2. Deliver anaesthetic services across a broad range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology and Ophthalmology.
3. Participate fully in the Consultant Anaesthetist on-call rota, currently operating on a 1:13 basis with prospective cover.
4. Support the delivery of elective and emergency theatre services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and patient safety.
5. Contribute to the strategic development of anaesthetic services within the department and wider Trust.
6. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless patient pathways and excellent clinical outcomes.
7. Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Shared Commitments and organisational values.
About the Department
The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive perioperative care across a busy and modern theatre complex supporting a wide range of elective and emergency surgical activity.
o Emergency and trauma anaesthesia
o General surgery
o Trauma and orthopaedics
o Urology
o Gynaecology
o Ophthalmology
o Obstetric anaesthesia
o Intensive care and high-dependency services
o Perioperative assessment
o Regional anaesthesia
o Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
NMUH provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency anaesthetic service and supports a busy maternity unit with approximately 5,000 births annually.
The department has a strong reputation for
o Clinical excellence
o Education and training
o Quality improvement
o Service innovation
o Multidisciplinary working
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise. CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent specialist accreditation and eligibility for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification. Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) consistent with Royal College and GMC requirements.
Desirable: - Additional qualifications or postgraduate training relevant to anaesthesia, peri-operative medicine, pain medicine, simulation or medical education.
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in the full range of anaesthetic practice expected of a Consultant Anaesthetist. Significant experience in peri-operative care of elective and emergency surgical patients. Experience of providing obstetric anaesthetic services including labour ward and emergency obstetric anaesthesia. Experience of managing emergency anaesthetic cases and participation in emergency on-call services.
Desirable
- Post A: Demonstrable experience and current competence in ophthalmic anaesthesia, including provision of anaesthetic services for ophthalmic surgery. Post B: Experience in ophthalmic anaesthesia is desirable but not essential.
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First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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