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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

NHS pension scheme

Park and Ride service

Staff discounts

On-site nursery facilities

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is recruiting a Generalist Consultant Anaesthetist to join its large Anaesthetics Department. The successful candidate will deliver consultant-level anaesthesia, participate in perioperative assessments and contribute to emergency anaesthetic care across specialties.

The Trust values specialists with Intensive Care Medicine training to support services such as adult scoliosis and head and neck cancer surgery, while contributing

Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent; GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Higher specialist training in anaesthetic specialties or equivalent experience.
• Higher training in perioperative medicine or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of commitment to research and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level anaesthetic services across adult medical and surgical specialties.
• Undertake perioperative assessment clinics and evaluate patients before procedures.
• Deliver safe anaesthesia based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
• Support adult scoliosis and head and neck cancer surgery.
• Contribute to intensive care services and training.
• Participate in emergency anaesthetic on-call rota; approx. 1 in 20.
• Engage in clinical governance, audits and guideline development.
• Supervise junior doctors and participate in teaching and research.

Skills

Clear communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching/education

Education

FRCA

MD/PhD/MSc (desirable)

Dual CCT in Intensive Care Medicine (desirable)

ALS/ATLS instructor (desirable)

Job description

Job title: Consultant Anaesthetist – Generalist.

Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH).

Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY, United Kingdom.

Salary: Advertised at around £113,565 – £150,569 per annum, pro rata.

Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

Job overview:

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Generalist Consultant Anaesthetist to join its large and active Anaesthetics Department. The successful candidate will provide anaesthetic services across different medical and surgical specialties, participate in perioperative assessments and contribute to emergency anaesthetic care. The Trust is particularly interested in candidates with additional specialist training in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM), who can strengthen service delivery and support specialist services such as adult scoliosis and head and neck cancer surgery. The position also involves clinical governance, teaching, research and service development within a major NHS teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

Provide consultant-level anaesthetic services across various adult medical and surgical specialties.

Undertake perioperative assessment clinics and evaluate patients before surgical procedures.

Deliver safe and effective anaesthesia based on patients’ clinical conditions and surgical requirements.

Support specialist surgical services, including adult scoliosis and head and neck cancer surgery.

Contribute to intensive care services where appropriate to training and experience.

Participate in the emergency anaesthetic on‑call rota, approximately one in 20.

Provide emergency anaesthetic cover and support urgent surgical procedures.

Work collaboratively with surgeons, intensivists, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Participate in clinical governance and departmental quality improvement programmes.

Contribute to clinical audits, risk management and the development of clinical guidelines and pathways.

Maintain professional development and participate in regular appraisal activities.

Support medical education, training and supervision of junior doctors.

Participate in research activities and contribute to the development of anaesthetic services.

Work collaboratively across the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group when required.

Requirements

FRCA or an equivalent professional qualification.

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligibility for inclusion within six months of the interview date.

Higher specialist training in Anaesthetic specialties or equivalent experience.

Higher training in Perioperative Medicine or equivalent experience.

Demonstrable clinical competence in general anaesthesia and perioperative medicine.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Enthusiasm for teaching, training and service development.

Evidence of commitment to research and clinical audit.

Willingness to develop and maintain an appropriate specialist clinical interest.

Flexibility regarding working hours and service requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, pathology staff and other healthcare professionals.

Overseas applicants must demonstrate training experience equivalent to the required seven-year NHS specialty training period.

Must live within a 15-mile radius of the Trust or within 30 minutes’ travelling time.

Full driving licence.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• MD, PhD, MSc, PGCert or PGDip.
• Dual Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Intensive Care Medicine.
• ALS or ATLS instructor qualification.
• Post-CCT experience in Anaesthesia.
• Experience managing patients with complex trauma.
• Experience in adult scoliosis or head and neck cancer surgery.
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569.
• Permanent consultant appointment.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to service requirements.
• Excellent NHS pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Fast-track staff physiotherapy services.
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support.
• Access to Wagestream, allowing eligible staff to access up to 40% of earned pay.
• Free Park and Ride service to the hospital.
• Discounted public transport passes.
• On-site nursery facilities.
• Staff discounts at hospital cafes.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to teaching and research opportunities through collaboration with the University of East Anglia.
• Opportunity to work with experienced medical professionals in a major NHS teaching hospital.