Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a whole-time (10PAs) Locum General Consultant Anaesthetist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a maternity cover fixed term post for 12 months starting from October 2026.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services to the Trust.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safe, evidence-based medicine.
• Pursue continuous improvement in the quality of care that we provide.
• Ensure we work to the PROUD Behaviours values, with the patient at the heart of what we do.
• Provide an outstanding environment for our junior doctors to train.
• Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
• Actively participate in the QI and audit ambitions of the Department.
• Participate in the RHH General on-call rota (and any iteration of the General on-call rota that may arise in future) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
• Be prepared to work on all sites where elective surgical work is undertaken. The majority of this takes place at RHH and NGH. Lists will only be on one site on a given day.
• The successful candidate would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation and would be expected to be aware of and take part in the Directorate business planning process which governs new developments.

Some flexibility within duties dependent on the exigencies of service need will be expected from the appointee.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-189
Job locations: Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.

Desirable

• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
• Appropriate training and experience in General Anaesthesia to practise independently at the level of the post, with completion of at least 7 years of Anaesthetics specialty training or equivalent and evidence of progression towards Specialist Registration.

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and resident doctors at all levels.

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration
Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.

Clinical governance and audit
Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit.

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Clinical Director
Dr A Nair
amanda.nair@nhs.net
01142712703

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.