Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Taunton seeks Consultants in Anaesthesia with expertise in vascular and regional anaesthesia. Candidates will support a variety of surgical specialties and provide 24/7 patient care within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Must have MBChB, FRCA or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in anaesthetics/critical care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support regional surgical specialties and provide 24/7 care.
• Participate in regional spinal surgery and vascular services.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Experience in anaesthetics/critical care

Management of children

Clear, logical thinking

Education

MBChB, FRCA or equivalent

On Specialist register or CCT in Anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for substantive positions as Consultants in Anaesthesia, with a specialist interest in vascular anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia particularly sought. We aim to attract a motivated, hard-working colleague who shares our vision to maintain a cohesive department, focused on excellent patient care and outstanding multidisciplinary team working.

These are new and replacement posts of 10 PAs (potential for more), with sessions aligned to specialist interests as well as in general specialties. The posts are primarily based at Musgrove Park Hospital. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust now includes Yeovil Hospital, so there may be opportunities in the future for cross-site working.

Main duties: alongside DGH surgical specialties we support a regional spinal surgery service 24/7 for Somerset, North Devon; North Somerset patients and tertiary care for Dorset; a county-wide vascular service 24/7; a region-wide specialist obesity and bariatric surgery service; Critical Care (18 beds, expanding to 22 by 2026); Anaesthetic support 24/7 for PCI and Interventional Radiology; and The Beacon Oncology unit for cancer services in Taunton and Somerset.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave to recharge and relax
• Career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers a blend of idyllic countryside, natural beauty, and coastlines, with cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter nearby, and only two hours to London. The region has excellent educational facilities and relatively affordable housing, making it a great place to build your career and future. Somerset truly has it all.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year plus OOH supplement and potential additional PAs for lead roles

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 184-OL-MED-SURG-3249

Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description and person specification. The content of the job plan can be tailored to provide rewarding opportunities to the right individuals; note this is a pain medicine post and the applicant must meet the essential criteria set out in the full job description. These posts are primarily based at Musgrove Park Hospital. There may be opportunities for cross-site working as Somerset NHS Foundation Trust includes Yeovil Hospital.

For further details or informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Mitesh Khakhar

Job title: Consultant Anaesthetist & Clinical Service Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC registration
• MBChB, FRCA or equivalent
• On Specialist register or CCT in Anaesthesia, within 6 months of date of interview
• ILS / pILS or equivalent

Experience (Essential)

• Appropriate experience in anaesthetics/critical care to enable the job programme to be successfully executed
• Recent experience of out-of-hours & nights on call, including management of children over the age of 1 year

Desirable

• Experience of organisation and/or management of theatre processes
• Evidence of flexible working
• Experience of clinical risk management

Additional Criteria

• Demonstration of a subspecialty interest relevant to this trust with significant clinical experience
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Clear, logical thinking with an analytical/scientific approach
• Ability to mentor staff both medical and nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure 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 see the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA

Employer website: somersetft.nhs.uk (external link)