Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant in Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia based at the world-renowned Royal Brompton Hospital. The successful applicant will work within the department of the Royal Brompton Hospital with the opportunity for work across areas of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

In addition to holding full GMC registration and specialist registration in Anaesthesia or equivalent and FRCA or equivalent, the successful candidate will be in possession of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or be within 6 months of possession at the time of interview. A minimum of two years of experience in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia at Fellow and/or Consultant level is essential. Experience in adult congenital heart disease, aorto-vascular, vascular, pre-assessment, interventional radiology, diagnostic bronchoscopy and cardiothoracic critical care is desirable. A UK, European or American qualification in transoesophageal echocardiography is also desirable.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be made to Dr Sarah Trenfield (sarah.trenfield@nhs.net) Clinical Director Anaesthesia, Dr Caterina Vlachou (a.vlachou@nhs.net) Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist and ERACS Lead and Dr Katherine Good (Katherine.good1@nhs.net) Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist and Rota Lead.

Main duties of the job
Main clinical duties will be in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia, catheter labs, interventional radiology, diagnostic bronchoscopy and pre-assessment. There may be a requirement to deliver aortovascular anaesthesia. Some of the job plan will be fixed days with flexible working.

The appointee will be required to participate in an adult on-call rota and the frequency of this will be medium, although this may change according to the number of consultants on the rota. Emergency work arising from on-call duties will be considered in assessing the number of programmed activities for on-call in the agreed job plan.

About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum excl. London Zone
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-CON1149
Job locations: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Providing anaesthetic support to emergency and elective services across cardiothoracic services including participating in the on-call rota.
• Providing anaesthetic support for diagnostic bronchoscopy and interventional radiology.
• When required, provide anaesthetic support for pre-assessment clinics and post op cardiac critical care.
• Participate fully in clinical audit and clinical governance including attendance at relevant meetings.
• Undertake teaching and training locally and nationally.

Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Applicants must be on the specialist register, or if on the CCT programme be within six months of award of this by date of interview.
• FRCA or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• TOE Accreditation

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia with at least 24 months as advanced trainee/fellow/Locum Consultant
• Minimum 12 months experience of Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Desirable

• Experience of Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Experience of Anaesthesia for interventional radiology and diagnostic/therapeutic bronchoscopy
• Experience in Aortovascular/Vascular Anaesthesia
• Experience in Pre-Assessment

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Technical skills required for Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia as evidenced by SIA (or equivalent) in cardiothoracic anaesthesia.

Other
Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in Audit and Governance - stage 3 training or equivalent
• Evidence of teaching at stage 3 level or equivalent
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding needs of Service development Stage 3 level or equivalent training

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director Anaesthesia RBH, Dr Sarah Trenfield, sarah.trenfield@nhs.net