Consultant Anaesthetist

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Winchester is seeking an Anaesthetic Consultant to provide high-quality anaesthetic services and lead a team. The role involves flexible working across sites and supporting the training of junior doctors. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and significant experience in anaesthesia across various surgical specialties. A competitive salary is offered, along with opportunities for teaching and professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Experience of general and regional anaesthesia to the level expected of a UK consultant.
• Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, effective, responsive, and caring anaesthetic service.
• Agree a job plan with the Clinical Director.
• Support training requirements for junior doctors.

Skills

Leadership with multidisciplinary teams

Effective communication

Resilience under pressure

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCA and CCT in anaesthesia (or CESR)

Job description

Overview

Anaesthetic Consultant opportunity at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, with duties across Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, and the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. This is a full-time 10 PA Consultant post; some anaesthetic sessions may be delivered cross-site by mutual agreement based on service needs.

The successful candidate will join a friendly Anaesthetic Consultant team, providing departmental leadership and supervising junior and mid-grade doctors.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, effective, responsive, and caring anaesthetic service to the standard expected of a Consultant.
• Agree a job plan with the Clinical Director in Anaesthetics and work flexibly to meet departmental needs.
• Maintain and develop standards through clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice; participate in clinical governance, incident reporting and investigation of serious incidents, and handle complaints as required.
• Strive to meet or exceed the National Patients\' Rights Charter standards.
• Support training requirements for junior doctors, including tutorials and educational supervision where needed.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient across three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester), and Andover War Memorial Hospital. We employ over 9,000 staff and have a turnover of over £500 million per year. We are leaders in certain cancer services and maintain a strong focus on sustainability and climate action.

Requirements

• Professional Qualifications – Full GMC registration with licence to practice; entry onto GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview; MBBS or equivalent; FRCA and CCT in anaesthesia (or CESR).
• Clinical Experience & Knowledge – Experience of general and regional anaesthesia to the level expected of a UK consultant anaesthetist across a wide range of surgical specialties.
• Clinical Skills & Ability – Evidence of organisational ability; willingness to share administrative responsibilities; ability to work flexibly; understanding of NHS systems; leadership with multidisciplinary teams; effective communication; resilience under pressure.
• Teaching & Research – Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; involvement in audit and interpretation of literature; willingness to participate in formal teaching; publications and research activity desirable.
• Other Requirements – A well-organised CV with evidence of training of Specialist Trainees; willingness to work across Trust sites; patient-centred approach; punctuality and reliability.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG

Contact for further information

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For further information, contact Dr Samantha Wilson at 01256 313461 or [e-mail].

Employer

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG. Website: www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk