Locum Consultant in General Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves working as a senior anaesthetist in a busy hospital, providing anaesthetic services to patients and supporting a team of anaesthetists. You'll work with a variety of patients and conditions, including those with complex needs. This role suits someone who is experienced in anaesthesia and wants to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
What you'll need
- You need to be fully registered with the GMC and have a CCT in Anaesthesia or be close to completing one.
- You should be able to communicate effectively in English with patients and colleagues.
- You'll need to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- You should have strong clinical skills and be up-to-date with the latest anaesthesia practices.
- You'll need to be flexible and able to work varied shifts, including on-call.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you check the GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines to ensure you meet the English language requirements.
- Highlight your experience in anaesthesia and any relevant skills or qualifications in your application.
- Consider attending a job fair or networking event to learn more about the role and the hospital.
- Make sure you understand the NHS and its values, and be prepared to discuss these in your application.
- Think about how you can contribute to the hospital's commitment to clinical governance and improving patient care.
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Job description
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in General Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, based at Ad...
The successful candidate will join an expanding, innovative and dynamic department of 85 Consultants, 50 Trainees/Clinical Fellows and 16 Senior Clinical Fellows, providing anaesthetic services in this thriving, modern teaching hospital.
Applicants should be fully registered with the GMC and have a CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia or be within six months of receiving a CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
Addenbrookes not only provides a broad range of medical services for people living in the Cambridge area but is also a regional/supra-regional referral centre for a number of specialties including cancer surgery, neurosurgery, transplantation, plastic surgery, vascular surgery and paediatrics. As a world-renowned teaching hospital, there is unparalleled capacity for teaching and research including involvement in the high-fidelity simulation centre, and research projects within the department as well as the wider biomedical campus.
The successful candidate will join a team of anaesthetists who cover a wide range of specialties within general anaesthesia. Together the group support on call cover of trauma anaesthesia and anaesthetic support of other departments in the hospital.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
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First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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