Job summary
Within the Trust, we are part of the Surgery Care Group, which includes most surgical specialties.

We have a Clinical Director responsible for the Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care (TACC) directorate across the Trust, supported by Lead Clinicians for Intensive Care, Pain, Anaesthetics and Theatres.

Surgical services are located principally at our two acute hospitals in York and Scarborough. At Scarborough Hospital, surgical services are supported by a brand-new Urgent Care Centre, including both HDU and ITU capacity. The main theatre suite comprises five theatres, with a separate maternity theatre.

Elective surgical services at Scarborough currently include general surgery (including emergencies), trauma, gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, ophthalmology and urology. We also have a successful and expanding day unit supporting these services.

Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that the post holder will carry out their duties as a consultant in anaesthesia based at either York or Scarborough Hospital. There is a requirement to provide cross site working in line with current patterns within the department to support robust and sustainable provision of workforce in anaesthesia. Currently, all of the Consultant provides cross-site work including on-call.

The posts are initially contracted for 10 programmed activities per week.

The demands of the Anaesthetic department mean that close and ongoing collaboration with consultant colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility in sessional provision is anticipated.

Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Closing date
The closing date is 16 November 2026

Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact Dr James Walkington, Clinical Director, at j.walkington@nhs.net or 01904725398.

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.