Consultant Anaesthetist (Interest in Specialist/Major General Surgery)

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching hospital is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist focused on delivering high-quality anaesthesia for major cancer surgeries and complex trauma. The role includes participation in clinical governance and teaching junior doctors. Candidates must possess a medical degree, CCT in Anaesthesia, and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. You will be part of a diverse team and contribute to maintaining high standards in patient care and training within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Diverse team environment

Ongoing professional development

Highly supportive surgical colleagues

Qualifications

• Qualified anaesthetist with FRCA or equivalent.
• CCT in Anaesthesia or in advanced training.
• Ability to work independently at a consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality anaesthesia for major surgeries.
• Participate in teaching and training junior doctors.
• Engage in clinical governance activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Good written English

Ability to make decisions at consultant level

Education

Medical degree FRCA or equivalent

CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent

ALS/ATLS/APLS provider

Job description

Consultant Anaesthetist (Interest in Specialist/Major General Surgery)

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 January 2026

These posts would suit anaesthetists seeking to have a consultant career in a major teaching hospital with considerable expertise in major cancer surgery, complex vascular procedures, major trauma, orthopaedics and plastic surgery.

The successful Consultants will join the on‑call groups of anaesthetists at the John Radcliffe Hospital, the Nuffield Orthopaedics Centre and the Churchill Hospital sites which are part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics is one of the largest departments in the country. The department is well known for having a friendly, diverse and inclusive team, supported by outstanding surgical colleagues. It provides a comprehensive elective and emergency service for a wide range of surgical and diagnostic specialties.

Main duties of the job

The focus of this post is the delivery of high‑quality anaesthesia for major cancer surgery, complex vascular procedures, major trauma, orthopaedics and plastics trauma surgery.

Post‑holders will have flexible sessions to maintain interest and skills in other areas of anaesthesia.

Out of hours the post‑holders will be on call to provide emergency cover for general surgery, trauma, specialist surgery including vascular procedures, plastics, ENT, stroke thrombectomy and transplantation depending upon their specialist interests and clinical experience.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached.

The focus is the delivery of high‑quality anaesthesia for major cancer surgery, complex vascular procedures, major trauma, orthopaedics and plastics trauma surgery.

Post‑holders will participate in teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations.

Post‑handlers will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting bodies.

Post‑holders will keep fully up to date with their relevant area of practice and demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust through appraisal.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Medical degree FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent) or within 6 months at the date of interview Advanced training or fellowship in the sub‑specialist clinical area
• ALS/ATLS/APLS provider

Experience

• To be able to work independently at consultant level and perform as a member of a team.
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
• Advanced training or fellowship, or experience in the sub‑specialist clinical area.
• Evidence of completion of additional training in other relevant sub‑specialty
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent leadership skills
• Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
• Effective administrative and time management skills
• Knowledge of the NHS and the role of Clinical Networks
• Understanding of the complexities of working in a regional referral centre
• Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
• Good written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
• Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
• Evidence of supporting research activity
• Leadership and Management qualifications
• Willingness to undertake additional roles at local, regional and national levels
• Experience in implementing change
• Peer reviewed publications

Other requirements

• Full registration and licence to practice
• To live within 10 miles of the trust (unless negotiated otherwise). Full Driving licence

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust