Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join their team. The role includes providing anaesthetic services and the opportunity to pursue subspecialty interests. This permanent position comes with a competitive salary of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum pro rata, plus a 3% on-call supplement. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team providing top-notch medical care.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• FRCA or equivalent.
• Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or eligibility for inclusion.
• Masters or equivalent.
• MD or PhD.

Responsibilities

• Join the general 1 in 16 on call rota or 1 in 7 weekend trauma.
• Provide anaesthetic services at Southend University Hospital.
• Participate in service improvement.

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Anaesthetist

The closing date is 23 October 2025

We are seeking to appoint Consultant Anaesthetists to our directorate with a general anaesthetic interest. These are replacement posts which have arisen due to retirement.

The successful candidate will join our team of 202 Consultants and 18 Speciality Doctors in providing anaesthetic services at Southend University Hospital.

The provisional AAC date is 2nd November 2023.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent post, based on a 10PA contract. Appointed consultants will have the option to take up to 2 additional PAs subject to agreement with the Clinical Director. The appointed consultants will join the general 1 in 16 on call rota or the 1 in 7 weekend trauma.

Southend Hospital is a thriving cancer treatment centre. Major complex urology (robotic assisted and laparoscopic), gynae-oncolgy, colorectal, and breast procedures form a large part of theatre work, in addition to orthopaedics & trauma, oral surgery, ENT, interventional pain and general surgery.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to pursue any subspecialty interest they may have, and will be encouraged to take part in service improvement.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent
• Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).
• Masters or equivalent
• MD or PhD

Experience

• Completion of higher training in anaesthesia (CCT or CESR)
• Experience of working at consultant level
• Evidence of service development or expansion
• UK experience

Skills

• Good written communication skills - demonstrated throughout application form

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 and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 per annum pro rata; additional 3% on call supplement