Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Anaesthetics to join their busy department. This role offers opportunities for specialization and participation in an educational program while contributing to a holistic team culture focused on patient care.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Flexible working options

Buddy system for new members

Qualifications

• Valid medical degree and specialist qualification in Anaesthesia.
• Evidence of extensive experience in anaesthesia.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake anaesthetic sessions across various surgical specialties.
• Participate in the General Anaesthetic rota and emergency procedures.
• Deliver safe perioperative care for complex surgeries.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Patient Care

Teaching

Education

FRCA or appropriate specialist qualification

Full GMC Registration

CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Consultant in Anaesthetics. Specialist interests will be accommodated in discussion with the department.

We are a busy anaesthetic department with a commitment to train both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA or equivalent and have evidence of extensive experience within anaesthesia. We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of our services and who will contribute to a positive departmental culture.

The Anaesthetic departments at University Hospitals across all sites, are extremely forward thinking and have established themselves within the research arena, with multiple presentations at National and International meetings.

St Richard's Hospital is currently the largest NHS bariatric surgery provider in the south of England, we welcome applications from candidates with a bariatric interest.

The hospital is located between the sea and the South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will undertake anaesthetic sessions across a broad range of surgical specialties, including Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Maxillo-facial, Urology and Gynaecology.

St Richard's Hospital has 10 main operating theatres, 3 Day Surgery theatres, and an Obstetric theatre. The Anaesthetic Department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week servicing all the major surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Maxillofacial Surgery, Gynaecology, Breast, Paediatric Dental, Colorectal, Urology, Plastic surgery and Ophthalmology. Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology and Accident and Emergency Departments. In addition, the Department is responsible for the running of the acute pain services, and the maintenance of the obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia service for those on the General Anaesthetic rota.

Pre-assessment services are provided across all three sites with consultants providing dedicated consultant led clinics. Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing clinics are also provided on the Worthing site.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWSRHCONANAES-473

Job locations

St Richard’s Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will part take in the General Anaesthetic rota, comprising anaesthetic duties for a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). Stabilisation of paediatric emergencies prior to transfer is undertaken by both the General Anaesthetic rota and the Intensive Care rota.

On Call Commitment is a 1 in 12 frequency at Category A and attracts a 3% supplement.

Please see attached the job description for a full description of the role and the main responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will part take in the General Anaesthetic rota, comprising anaesthetic duties for a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). Stabilisation of paediatric emergencies prior to transfer is undertaken by both the General Anaesthetic rota and the Intensive Care rota.

On Call Commitment is a 1 in 12 frequency at Category A and attracts a 3% supplement.

Please see attached the job description for a full description of the role and the main responsibilities.

Person Specification Experience /Qualifications Essential

• oBasic medical degre
• oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• Higher Degree related to Anaesthesia

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• oAdvanced training/special interest area relevant to job plan
• oDeliver safe and effective perioperative care to patients under going complex general surgical procedures

Knowledge Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression and Personal Attributes Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• o Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification Experience /Qualifications Essential

• oBasic medical degre
• oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• Higher Degree related to Anaesthesia

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• oAdvanced training/special interest area relevant to job plan
• oDeliver safe and effective perioperative care to patients under going complex general surgical procedures

Knowledge Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression and Personal Attributes Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• o Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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).

Additional information 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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard’s Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard’s Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)