Job summary
We are looking to recruit an NHS Locum Consultant Anaesthetist who is skilled at providing:

• General anaesthesia for major general, urology and gynae-oncology surgery.
• General anaesthesia with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia.

Main duties of the job
It is expected that successful applicant will work in theatres with at least one day a week dedicated to surgical specialities involving complex major surgeries including but not limited colorectal, urology and gynaecology. Other direct clinical care areas will include trauma and orthopaedics, day case anaesthesia and pre-operative assessment sessions The indicative job plan is shown in the job description. Once appointed the exact job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director.

We are a regional vascular and major head and neck cancer unit. We will support successful candidates to develop expertise in these areas based on the service requirements and your interests. The normal working day is 08:00 to 18:00.

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• FRCA or Equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership of specialist societies
• Further postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia
• CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interview
• GMC specialist Register in Anaesthesia

Essential Clinical Experience

• Anaesthetic management of a wide range of head and neck, obstetric, general, orthopaedic, emergency, trauma, and major surgery with the completion of higher training module set out by the RCOA old curriculum or Level 3 of the current curriculum.

Desirable Clinical Experience

• Advanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in relevant area for job plan 1
• Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2

Essential Interpersonal Skills

• Commitment to team working
• Good organisational skills and punctuality
• Good written, verbal, and aural communication skills
• Caring attitude towards colleagues

Desirable Interpersonal Skills

• Appropriate leadership development courses and structured activities

Essential Management

• Willingness to work as a member of the wider trust
• Awareness of current service development opportunities and challenges
• Willingness to share administrative responsibilities

Desirable Management

• Desire to further develop in the appointed post and contribute to the service development

Essential Audit and Research

• Experience of audit and quality improvement project
• Willingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvement

Desirable Audit and Research

• Presentation at recognised national and or international meetings.
• Published or ongoing relevant research

Essential Teaching

• Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching
• Experience of and commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Understanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITU
• Evidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetings

Desirable Teaching

• Medical education qualification
• Evidence of training in teaching
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards Educational Supervisor role

Details
Closing date: 19 November 2026
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term, 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 265-8370333-SUR
Location: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northampton, NN1 5BD

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Apply through our website.

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