Anaesthesia Consultant/ Locum Consultant
Meet Our Author
Stella Redgrave-Nevison
About the Role
Consultant / Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics
📍 District General Hospital – North West England
💷 £109,725 to £145,478 (Dependent on experience)
📅 Full-time / Fixed-term / Locum options available
Join a dynamic and supportive Anaesthetic team in a beautiful part of the UK.
We are working with a welcoming District General Hospital in the North West seeking to appoint a Consultant or Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics to join their growing and forward-thinking team.
You will be part of a department comprising 8 Consultants, along with a strong team of Specialists, Specialty Doctors, and ACCPs.
Clinical Opportunities:
Depending on your skills and interests, you may be involved in:
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Main theatres including Maternity, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Trauma, ENT, and Ophthalmology
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Elective surgical lists
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Emergency and Obstetric anaesthesia
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Supporting Intensive Care services
You will participate in a 1:8 Consultant-of-the-Week rota, with non-residential on-call cover for Obstetrics and emergency theatres, supervising a resident anaesthetist.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage pre- and post-operative care in theatre admissions
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Participate in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement
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Contribute to service development in your areas of special interest
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Maintain evidence-based practice and fulfil revalidation and appraisal requirements
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
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Full GMC registration with licence to practise
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FRCA or equivalent recognised higher anaesthetic qualification
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FICM or equivalent qualification in Intensive Care Medicine
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Broad exposure to anaesthesia including laparoscopic, trauma, emergency, and obstetric surgery
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Formal ICM training
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Evidence of clinical audit and quality improvement participation
Desirable:
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Higher postgraduate qualifications in education or research
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Subspecialty interest in line with departmental needs
Why Join This Trust?
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Supportive and collaborative Anaesthetic and Critical Care department
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Beautiful location: close to national parks, outstanding natural beauty, and coastal areas
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Access to excellent schools and affordable rental accommodation
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Ideal for clinicians seeking work-life balance in a scenic and welcoming environment
Interested?
📧 Get in touch today for more information, to request a job description, or to arrange a discussion with the department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Consultant to contribute to a developing service in a high-quality, patient-focused NHS Trust.