Job summary
This post is for two full time Consultant Anaesthetists to work on the Barnet, Chase Farm sites. This post covers theatres with a mixture of fixed and flexible sessions. The successful candidate will be expected to provide anaesthetic cover in various areas. Areas include emergency, trauma and labour ward cover as well as cover for elective theatre lists. The current specialties include Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Urology, General Surgery, Maxillo-Facial, ENT and Orthopaedics.

2 PA Weekend elective lists and weekday activity as per job plan. No on call commitments.

An option for an 11th PA may be offered during job planning depending on service requirements, however, this is not required to undertake. A job planning review will take place within the first three months.

Main duties of the job
Consultant in Anaesthesia
Barnet Chase Farm Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen due to retirement and expansion of services for two Consultant Anaesthetists to join the team at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role involves delivering adult and paediatric general anaesthesia at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.

The successful candidate will have a CCT in Anaesthesia.

Barnet Hospital is an acute hospital with all emergency services including ENT, Gen surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, Max Fax, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynae and urology. There are seven operating theatres, interventional cardiology suite and two intensive care units. Chase Farm is an elective hub with eight operating theatres covering all elective specialties.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum plus £2,162 London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8134329-A

Essential person specification

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MB BS or equivalent
• On GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Anaesthesia (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview)
• FRCA or equivalent
• Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students including an understanding of recent changes in the training of Anaesthetic Doctors
• Training in Anaesthesia at stage 3 level or equivalent
• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Desirable person specification

• MD or PhD
• Outstanding research record
• Possession of ATLS
• Possession of ALS/EPLS/APLS certificates
• Instructor ALS/EPLS/APLS certificates
• Course in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching
• Training the Trainers course
• Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation

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.

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