Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist for their dedicated team at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The role involves providing anaesthesia for a variety of cases, including elective and emergency procedures. Candidates must have full GMC registration and significant experience in anaesthesia, along with a commitment to teaching and improving patient care. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise.
• Significant experience of providing anaesthesia for high-risk patients.
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases.
• Participate on the general on-call rota.
• Contribute to all aspects of the department's activities.

Skills

Substantial and relevant experience in anaesthesia

Active regular participation in teaching and training

Good organisational skills

Leadership qualities

Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Completion of training leading to UK CCT in Anaesthesia

ATLS (or equivalent)

APLS & ALS (or equivalents)

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Anaesthetist

The closing date is 25 January 2026

We invite applications from dynamic and enthusiastic anaesthetists, to join our friendly and forward-thinking team based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team focused on providing high quality patient care for a diverse range of patients.

The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital in the leafy Cheshire countryside near Crewe and Nantwich- a beautiful Cheshire market town.

Within thirty minutes of the hospital are innumerable pretty towns and villages to reside in, plus beautiful walking and cycling routes at your door. There are also a great number of schools in the surrounding area with high Ofsted ratings in both the Independent and State Sectors.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training at the date of interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.

The proposed AAC date is 23.02.2026.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases.

There are a variety of surgical lists available, and the post will include paediatric theatre sessions, obstetric sessions and emergency or trauma sessions. Paediatric sessions may be in ENT, dental, ophthalmology, urology or general surgery.

This post includes participation on the general on-call rota and provision of weekend trauma lists (3 trauma weekends per year).

The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities (PA); 8 PA for Direct Clinical Care sessions and 2 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA), with opportunities to contribute to all aspects of the department's activities, and those of the wider Trust.

A Trust-wide mentoring programme is in place to provide newly appointed Consultants with a confidential source of knowledge, advice and support to help them find their way in the Trust and settle into their new role.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest

Job responsibilities

Further details regarding the role are included in the attached job description or please contact the department directly.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview) or CESR
• Substantial and relevant experience in anaesthesia
• At least one year's experience of working in the NHS
• ATLS (or equivalent)

clinical skills and training

• Completion of training leading to UK CCT in Anaesthesia, or equivalent
• Significant experience of providing anaesthesia for high risk patients
• APLS & ALS (or equivalents)
• ATLS (or equivalent)
• Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
• 6 months training in paediatric anaesthesia (with a minimum of 3 months at a tertiary centre)
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
• Regular commitment to continuing medical education
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMCExtensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
• Life support course instructor

clinical governance

• Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
• Significant involvement in clinical research
• Presentations at regional and national meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed journal

personal Attributes

• Evidence of: Good organisational skills, Commitment to team working, Leadership qualities, Good interpersonal skills, Excellent written and spoken English, Industry and enthusiasm, Flexibility in a changing work environment
• Evidence of: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues

management

• Understanding of management responsibilities of Consultants
• Attendance at recognised management courses

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.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Leighton Hospital