Consultant in Anaesthetics (KCH)
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
The Anaesthetic & Intensive Care Unit at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team...
This post is for a Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist and will be based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering anaesthesia sessions with on-call commitments, with a requirement to cover ITU. Job plans within the department are flexible.
With this 10 PA position, there is 1 PA allocation for SPA and a second PA for taking on specific roles within the department, during which there is an expectation for the successful candidate to support appraisal, revalidation and completion of mandatory training.
It is anticipated that this job plan will include cover for paediatrics, vascular, endovascular, orthopaedic and urology lists, however, the job plan can be honed to reflect individual skills, knowledge and experience.
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
- Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Medical degree
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - clinical/education
- Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia
- FFICM
- EDIC
Skills and experience
Essential
- Wide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults
- Wide experience of anaesthesia
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of teaching
- Audit participation
- ITU patient management experience
- Complex vascular anaesthesia experience
Desirable
- Critical care and/or anaesthesia publications or presentations
Clinical governance
Essential
- Experience of morbidity and mortality review
- Evidence of audit of own practice
Desirable
- Structured Judgment Review training
- Leadership management course
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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