Consultant Anaesthetist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Worthing seeks two Consultant Anaesthetists to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing elective and emergency clinical anaesthesia across a range of specialties, allowing candidates to develop their clinical skills. Successful applicants will be part of a supportive environment focused on teaching, research, and innovation. Strong qualifications and a commitment to teamwork are essential.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Support for new staff integration

Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent required for the role.
• GMC registration or eligibility needed within 6 months.
• Evidence of completed or equivalent training for non-UK candidates.
• Relevant higher degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provision of elective clinical anaesthesia across specialties.
• Support General theatre and Obstetrics residents as needed.
• Participate in accommodation for on-call services.

Skills

Advanced training/special interest area relevant to job plan

Deliver safe and effective perioperative care

Evidence of interest in teaching

Education

FRCA or its recognised equivalent

Full and specialist registration with the GMC

Higher Degree

FFICM or DICM or EDICM

ATLS/APLS/ALS

Subspecialty interest in bariatric anaesthesia

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant Anaesthetist

The closing date is 07 December 2025

We are looking for two enthusiastic Consultant Anaesthetists to join our friendly team, working in a fantastic area of the country between the South Downs and the Sea.

Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation as well as an excellent exam success rate. We have a flourishing and well respected MTI programme. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills across a broad range of specialties in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Provision of elective clinical anaesthesia for a wide range of specialties (sub‑specialty interests encouraged) incl.: Major colorectal, General surgery - incl. non‑tertiary upper GI, Gynaecology, Breast, ENT (incl. cancer diagnostic work and routine paediatrics), Urology (incl. nephrectomy), Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, ECT, General Day Surgery Procedures, Preoperative assessment
• Provision of emergency workload (1:12; see below) Non‑resident on‑call supporting General theatre and Obstetrics residents/SAS grade doctors. There is a separate Critical Care Consultant cover out of hours with whom you will liaise closely to provide a comprehensive on‑call service

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this post please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• FRCA or its recognised equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. 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. 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) and ability to work in multi‑professional teams.
• Higher Degree
• FFICM OR DICM OR EDICM
• ATLS/APLS/ALS
• Subspecialty interest in bariatric anaesthesia

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Advanced training/special interest area relevant to job plan
• Deliver safe and effective perioperative care to patients undergoing complex general surgical procedures
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate 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.