Consultant Anesthetist – Chronic Pain Focus and ICU Care

County Durham & Darlington Nhs Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Chronic Pain at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post combines consultant-led intensive care, anaesthesia, and pain services within a district general hospital focused on continuity of care and teamwork.

The role includes theatre lists, 1:12 on-call duties, and collaborative practice across DMH and affiliated sites, with a supportive department culture and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led care in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia across a district general hospital.
• Undertake clinical sessions in anaesthesia across various specialties including trauma and emergency surgery.
• Cover on-call commitments (1:12) including night shifts, with weekend sessions and rota-based duties.

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Chronic Pain at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post combines consultant-led intensive care, anaesthesia, and pain services within a district general hospital focused on continuity of care and teamwork.

The role includes theatre lists, 1:12 on-call duties, and collaborative practice across DMH and affiliated sites, with a supportive department culture and ongoing professional development.