Consultant Anaesthetist, Plymouth
As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide a wide range of anaesthetic services across our elective surgical pathways. The hospital specialises primarily in Orthopaedics, alongside General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology procedures.

Working closely with consultant colleagues, theatre teams and wider clinical staff, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will also contribute to clinical governance, audit activity, service development and the ongoing education of junior medical staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Additional information:

• Competitive salary
• Full-time or part-time hours available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• 80 hours CPD and study leave opportunities
• Protected SPA time within the job plan
• A supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, research and quality improvement

A typical job plan consists of 40 hours (full-time) clinical activity per week, including occasional Saturdays, alongside dedicated Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time.

For further information please contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com in our Resourcing team.

What you'll be doing
Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering both general and regional anaesthesia across elective surgical specialities
• Supporting pre-operative patient assessment clinics on a rota basis
• Participating in an on-call rota with consultant colleagues
• Providing expert clinical advice to Resident Medical Officers and clinical teams
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting the teaching and development of junior doctors, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals

What we'll look for in you
You will have:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia (or eligibility within six months)
• FRCA or equivalent qualification
• Current ALS certification
• Extensive training and experience within anaesthesia
• The ability to work independently and provide expert clinical opinion across a broad range of anaesthetic practice
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary team working
• Evidence of participation in CPD, clinical audit and governance activities

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

• Higher degree
• Intensive Care accreditation
• Teaching qualification
• Experience within a surgical treatment centre environment
• Experience of training medical trainees and healthcare professionals

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Practice Plus Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds and communities.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including professional registration and references.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.