Anaesthesia Consultant/ Locum Consultant

Job type:Permanent

Location:North West

Salary/Rate:up to £145,478

Grade:Consultant

Specialty:Anaesthesia

Job ref:6314

Post Date:10.09.25

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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:

Main theatres including Maternity, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Trauma, ENT, and Ophthalmology
Elective surgical lists
Emergency and Obstetric anaesthesia
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:

Manage pre- and post-operative care in theatre admissions
Participate in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement
Contribute to service development in your areas of special interest
Maintain evidence-based practice and fulfil revalidation and appraisal requirements

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Full GMC registration with licence to practise
FRCA or equivalent recognised higher anaesthetic qualification
FICM or equivalent qualification in Intensive Care Medicine
Broad exposure to anaesthesia including laparoscopic, trauma, emergency, and obstetric surgery
Formal ICM training
Evidence of clinical audit and quality improvement participation

Desirable:

Higher postgraduate qualifications in education or research
Subspecialty interest in line with departmental needs

Why Join This Trust?

Supportive and collaborative Anaesthetic and Critical Care department
Beautiful location: close to national parks, outstanding natural beauty, and coastal areas
Access to excellent schools and affordable rental accommodation
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.

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