Consultant Anaesthetist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Chichester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Chichester is looking for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join their busy anaesthetic department. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in anaesthesia and must hold the FRCA or its equivalent. This role includes participating in a wide range of surgical specialties and contributing to a positive departmental culture. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold FRCA or equivalent with evidence of extensive experience in anaesthesia.
• Ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Evidence of managerial skills and participation in audit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in General Anaesthetic rota for various surgical interventions.
• Engage in teaching and training for local and international trainees.
• Perform duties in emergencies as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Teaching

Research

Education

oFRCA or equivalent

Full specialist registration with GMC

Higher Degree

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant Anaesthetist

The closing date is 30 November 2025

We are seeking to recruit a Consultant in Anaesthetics.

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.

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

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

• 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.
• Sub speciality interests are strongly encouraged particularly in areas of Bariatric and block anaesthesia. Some weekend trauma cover would also be expected, these sessions run for 6 hours on both Saturday and Sundays and would form part of the job planned commitment to the Trust.
• The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis

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 our Wellbeing 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• oFRCA or its recognised equivalent.
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthesia or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oHigher Degree
• oSubspeciality interest in Bariatric anaesthesia
• oFFICM OR DICM OR EDICM
• oATLS/APLS/ALS

Clinical Skills and Experience

• oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours
• oAppropriate progression of career to date

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.