Job summaryRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a world-renowned cardiac, thoracic and transplant hospital with an excellent track record in developing and delivering specialist services.
We are seeking enthusiastic colleagues to join our Consultant team in the provision of anaesthetic and critical care.
The hospital moved to state-of-the-art accommodation in early 2019 on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and later that year received an Outstanding rating from the CQC. We are seeking new colleagues with the clinical skills, drive and commitment to contribute to our leading-edge status.
You will possess a certificate of completion of training (CCT) or a certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or equivalent in the specialty of Anaesthesia. You will have significant experience of adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care, including heart and lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Training in echocardiography is essential.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact the department secretaries on 01223 638180 / 01223 638185 (anaesthesia and intensive care).
Main duties of the jobAs a consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care, you will contribute to the provision of anaesthetic and critical care services at Royal Papworth Hospital. These include anaesthetic services for cardiothoracic surgery, transplant surgery, interventional cardiology, critical care and the extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) service.
You will contribute to the training of medical students, all grades of specialist trainees and other health professionals, as well as participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and academic activities.
As a member of the Consultant team, you will work alongside other team members to support early evening elective operating sessions and Saturday elective operating sessions.
In addition, you will share the department's commitment to the theatre, critical care and ECMO out-of-hours cover on a rotational basis.
Successful applicants will be employed full-time at Royal Papworth Hospital.
Key tasks- Shared responsibility with other colleagues for critical care service provision and cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
- Participation in the critical care, cardiothoracic anaesthesia and ECMO on-call duties, up to 1:6, with prospective cover.
- Teaching, training and clinical supervision of trainees and other health professionals.
- Participation in the research, audit and quality improvement activities of the hospital.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients and compliance with clinical governance initiatives.
About usRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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DetailsDate posted05 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£113,565 to £150,569 a year
ContractLocum
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time, Part-time
Reference number175-26-1675
Job locationsRoyal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesOn this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registration with licence to practice on the GMC
- FRCA or equivalent qualification in anaesthesia
- CCT or equivalent in anaesthesia
- Registered or Expected entry on the Specialist Register
Desirable- FFICM or equivalent qualification in intensive care medicine (ICM)
- Qualification in another specialty (e.g. MRCP)
- Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)
ExperienceEssential- Training equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Anaesthesia
- Training in ICM
- Training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia
- 12 months experience in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia
- Full accreditation in transoesophageal echocardiography(UK, Europe or USA exam)
- Experience in the transfer of the critically ill patient
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at regional/national level
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of research methods and governance
- Principles of audit and quality improvement as it applies to anaesthesia and ICM
- Evidence of experience in conducting audit of clinical work and quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience of clinical teaching and lecturing to colleagues and undergraduates
Desirable- Training in cardiothoracic ICM with the management of patients with heart failure, heart and lung transplantation and mechanical heart support devices.
- CCT in ICM
- Training in another specialty (e.g. medicine)
- Overseas experience in cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia and intensive care medicine
- Formal fellowship in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia / ICM
- Experience in the management of patients with ARDS/ALI
- Experience in the management of patients on ECMO
- Experience of management of patients with heart failure, heart and lung transplantation and mechanical heart support devices.
- Membership of learned societies e.g. Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists (ACTA) or Intensive Care Society (ICS)
- Evidence of published or presented research in the field of cardiothoracic anaesthesia and ICM
- Evidence of driving change in anaesthesia and ICM
- Evidence of formal training in teaching, training assessment and appraisal.
- Teaching diploma or qualification (e.g. PGCE, FHEA)
Additional CriteriaEssential- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Hiring Manager
Karen Panesar
karen.panesar1@nhs.net
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
