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Consultant General Anaesthetist- Specialist interest in Obstetrics

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

The post is for a full time Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Obstetrics/Trauma/Orthopaedics & Upper GI and a wider department of 99 ...

  • To actively engage and participate in the delivery of safe and effective anaesthetic services in support of the orthopaedics, acute trauma, CEPOD, upper GI, regional anaesthesia, fragility fracture service and adult general anaesthetic workload at the University Hospital of North Midlands (Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital).
  • To provide, alongside other consultant anaesthetists, leadership and strategic direction in the provision, development and assurance of safe and effective anaesthetic care.
  • To lead and participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities in the wider anaesthetic directorate.
  • To actively participate in teaching, training and supervision of anaesthetic postgraduate doctors in training (PGDiTs) and medical students from Keele Medical School.

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered

Qualifications

Essential: - FRCA; - Full GMC registration

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in Medical Education
  • Qualification in Research
  • Fellowship in Perioperative Medicine
  • Specialist Registration (CCT or CESR)

Academic Achievements, Research & Publications

Essential: - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice; - Experience of and commitment to clinical audit; - Willingness to participate in research

Desirable: - Proven research ability including research publications in indexed journals

Management & Administration Experience

Desirable: - Experience of audit management; - Previous possession of leadership/management roles

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential: - Advanced Training or Fellowship in speciality relevant to proposed job plan

Desirable: - Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates; - Advanced Life Support Instructor; - ATLS Provider or Instructor

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

30 September 2026

Last checked

2 October 2026

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About the employer

UHO
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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