Consultant in Anaesthesia

Job type:Permanent
Location:North West
Salary/Rate:£109,725 – £145,478 per annum
Grade:Consultant
Specialty:Anaesthesia
Job ref:6578
Post Date:02.02.26
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About the Role

🩺 Consultant in Anaesthesia
📍 NHS Hospital | North West England
💷 Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum
📄 Contract: Permanent or Fixed-Term

We are currently recruiting Consultant Anaesthetists to join a well-established and supportive anaesthetic department within an NHS hospital in the North West of England.

This role is ideal for experienced consultants looking to work in a collaborative environment while enjoying an excellent quality of life outside of work.

🔹 Role Overview

The post holder will provide consultant-level anaesthetic care across:

  • General Anaesthesia

  • Obstetric Anaesthesia

You will work closely with surgical teams, obstetrics, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

🔹 Essential Requirements

✅ Full GMC registration
✅ Substantial senior experience in Anaesthesia
✅ Ability to work independently within:

  • General Anaesthesia

  • Obstetric Anaesthesia
    ✅ Strong leadership, communication, and team-working skills

🔹 What’s on Offer

🌿 Excellent work–life balance in a North West location
🩺 Supportive and experienced consultant team
📄 Flexible contract options – permanent or fixed-term
📈 Opportunities for service development, teaching, and leadership

📩 Interested?
Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further or to share your CV for a confidential conversation.

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