Consultant Anaesthetist

Job type:Permanent

Location:East Midlands

Salary/Rate:£109,725.00 - £145,478.00

Grade:Consultant

Specialty:Anaesthesia

Job ref:6367

Post Date:29.10.25

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Stella Redgrave-Nevison

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0330 123 9665

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About the Role

🩺 Consultant Anaesthetist

📍 UK – NHS Hospital
💼 Division: Surgery, Anaesthetics & Critical Care
🕒 Contract: Permanent | 10 PAs (Full-time / Part-time / Job-share considered)
💰 Salary: Competitive NHS Consultant Pay Scale

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a progressive NHS Trust within the Division of Surgery, Anaesthetics, and Critical Care.

This is a 10 PA post (8.5 Direct Clinical Care + 1.5 Supporting Professional Activity), offering a balance between clinical work, leadership, and development opportunities. The successful candidate will be based across the Trust’s main and secondary hospital sites, providing elective and trauma anaesthesia services.

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking department that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality anaesthetic services across a variety of surgical specialties.
Participate in elective and weekend trauma sessions as required.
Contribute to service development, audit, and clinical governance initiatives.
Support teaching and supervision of trainees and junior medical staff.
Maintain active involvement in CPD and continuing medical education.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and safety.

Essential Criteria

Full and Specialist Registration (and Licence to Practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligibility within 6 months.
FRCA or equivalent qualification.
Completed specialist training or CESR in Anaesthesia.
Minimum 5 years of supervised anaesthesia training (SpR equivalent).
Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
Proven ability to manage complex clinical workloads effectively.

Desirable

Experience in anaesthesia for high BMI patients.
Evidence of participation in teaching, audit, or research.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

What’s on Offer

Excellent opportunities for career progression, leadership, and education roles.
Supportive team culture with a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.
Modern facilities, advanced technology, and structured CPD support.
Flexible working arrangements available.

Location

The role is based within a leading UK NHS Hospital, offering access to great transport links, affordable living, and a thriving local community.

📩 Interested?
Please reply to this email or send your latest CV to learn more about this opportunity.
We’d be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

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