Consultant Anaesthetist | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join its supportive department. This role involves providing anaesthesia for complex orthopaedic procedures, covering theatres and contributing to peri-operative medicine. Candidates should have consultant-level experience, with an interest in regional anaesthesia and the potential to achieve ACSA accreditation. The trust promotes a flexible working culture, supports teaching and research, and values diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Opportunities for world-class service

Supportive environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Accreditation of Clinical Services in Anaesthesia (ACSA) within two years is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for complex orthopaedic procedures.
• Cover theatres and pre-operative assessment sessions.
• Contribute to peri-operative medicine and critical care outreach.
• Participate in teaching for a peri-operative medicine module.

Skills

Consultant level anaesthesia practitioner

Interest in peri-operative medicine

Complex orthopaedics

Regional anaesthesia

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our supportive department. The role is a whole‑time consultant with a 10.5 PA clinical job plan and a 5% salary uplift for non‑resident on‑call commitment (1:8 covering theatres and level 2 critical care services).

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for complex orthopaedic procedures, including revision arthroplasty, musculoskeletal oncology surgery, spinal surgery (degenerative and deformity), and interventional radiology.
• Cover theatres, pre‑operative assessment sessions and resident high‑dependency rota.
• Contribute to peri‑operative medicine, regional anaesthesia and critical care outreach.
• Participate in teaching for a peri‑operative medicine module for Aston University and support development of clinical governance, research and management.

Qualifications

• Consultant level anaesthesia practitioner with a 10.5 PA plan.
• Interest in peri‑operative medicine, complex orthopaedics and regional anaesthesia.
• Accreditation of Clinical Services in Anaesthesia (ACSA) within two years (Accreditation of Clinical Services in Anaesthesia via the Royal College of Anaesthetists) is desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunities to deliver world‑class orthopaedic anaesthesia services.
• Supportive environment with teaching and research involvement.
• Flexible working arrangements and inclusive culture.

Equality and Diversity

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

Application

Interview Date – 03rd February 2026. This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.