Consultant Anaesthetist or Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Job type:Permanent
Location:East Midlands
Salary/Rate:Up to £139,882
Grade:Consultant
Specialty:Anaesthesia
Job ref:6031
Post Date:20.11.24
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Stella Redgrave-Nevison
Stella Redgrave-Nevison
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About the Role

Consultant Anaesthetist or Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Substantive and 24 month contracts available. 


Salary: Up to £139,882 per annum + benefits, including a recruitment and retention premium

East Midlands

Join a dynamic and supportive team at Trust where you’ll have the opportunity to practice across all areas of anaesthesia in a full-time or flexible working arrangement.

To be considered you will need to have experience at a senior level and either be on the Specialist Register or part way through your CESR/Portfolio Pathway. 

Role Overview

This post includes 10 Programmed Activities (PAs):

  • 8.5 PAs dedicated to direct clinical care.
  • 1.5 PAs allocated to Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), with the potential for additional SPA time by mutual agreement for organisational roles.

Positions are at two hospitals, covering a broad spectrum of anaesthetic services.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time or job-sharing opportunities.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

  • Deliver safe, efficient, and effective anaesthetic care, contributing to the Trust’s mission of exceptional patient care.
  • Participate in the consultant on-call rota for out-of-hours service provision.
  • Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, adhering to local HR policies.
  • Engage in teaching and assessment activities for undergraduate, postgraduate, and ongoing medical education.

Research & Audit:

  • Actively contribute to medical audit and clinical governance processes.
  • Incorporate research findings into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Policy & Planning:

  • Assist in developing and reviewing clinical protocols and policies.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning of anaesthetic services.

About The Team

Join a well-established team comprising:

  • 25 substantive consultants
  • Up to 20 Specialist, SAS, and Clinical Fellow grade anaesthetists
  • 16 trainees from the East Midlands School of Anaesthesia (EMSA)
  • A vibrant teaching environment with rotating Foundation Year doctors

The department prioritises collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We actively involve team members in service development, clinical governance, and educational initiatives.

Why Join?

  • The department is on track to achieve National Accreditation with The Royal College of Anaesthetists within the next two years.
  • Recognized for excellence with commendations at the BMJ Awards for Perioperative Team of the Year and shortlisted for HJS Value & Safety Awards in 2018 and 2019.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a progressive department dedicated to professional development and clinical excellence.

Ready to apply?
We encourage candidates looking for full-time, part-time, or job-share roles to submit their applications and become part of a team striving to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

Please contact me Stella Redgrave-Nevison 00447881 387351 for more information. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Indigo Healthcare Recruitment who are acting as an Employment Agency.

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