Consultant in Anaesthesia

NHS; Ashford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a Consultant in Anaesthesia to join their team at Ashford Hospital. This role involves professional clinical services and management within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality care. Ideal candidates must have GMC Registration and a CCT in Anaesthesia. The Trust offers a supportive environment and attractive benefits including superb pension and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Support in career development

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice required.
• Experience in providing high-quality elective and emergency anaesthesia care.
• Certification in Anaesthesia must be within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical, educational and managerial services at Consultant level.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high-quality service.
• Develop the clinical leadership team and contribute to audits and governance.

Skills

GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Ability to provide high-quality elective and emergency anaesthesia care

Ability to provide direct anaesthetic clinical care

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthesia

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we develop our elective site at Ashford Hospital, aiming to create a state-of-the-art centre of excellence for planned surgical procedures. We are looking for a Consultant in Anaesthesia to join our team of over 40 consultants and 12 specialty doctors in a friendly and flexible department. There is an on-call commitment with a 3% supplement; each session equals 1.25 PAs. The job plan is across St Peter's Hospital and Ashford Hospital cross sites.

We offer a centre of excellence with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. The department includes a multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, management and support staff, supported by Staff grades, Associate Specialists, Middle Grade Fellows and Trainee Anaesthetists. Interviews for this post will be held in person on 10/12/2025.

Responsibilities

The main duties for this role include:

• Deliver clinical, educational and managerial services to a high professional standard at Consultant level.
• Work with existing consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide a high-quality, well-led service for Ashford & St Peter's patients, including diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management in line with Trust policies.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients, contributing to clinical decision-making and sharing workload appropriately.
• Develop the clinical leadership team and contribute to teaching, audits, governance and research as part of a multidisciplinary workforce.
• Participate in professional training and supervision of junior medical staff; teaching certification verification may be required.
• Support recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake other duties appropriate for a Consultant as required by the department.

About us

Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. The workforce includes over 3,700 staff across two hospital sites (Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey). The Trust runs specialist clinics in the community and is expanding theatres at Ashford Hospital to become the dedicated elective centre for planned procedures.

Benefits and location

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site nurseries, staff cafes and parking
• Support in career development
• Salary sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental Staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year, plus £140 HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Ashford Hospital, Ashford, TW15 3AA

Job description and requirements

The postholder will contribute to the development of the clinical leadership team and provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the department. Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment, consultant-delivered perioperative care, involvement in local and national audits (including NELA), support for the Resuscitation Department and Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, and flexible work arrangements as negotiated.

• Continuing responsibility for patient care and safe handover
• Engagement with patients outside the department and prompt input for colleagues in other specialties
• Clinical leadership to improve patient experience and deliver high-quality care
• Education, research, audit and clinical governance activities with a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching and supervision of medical and non-medical staff; verification of teaching certification where required
• Recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring within the team
• Undertake other duties appropriate for a Consultant

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthesia or equivalent, within 6 months of interview

Experience:

• Ability to provide high-quality elective and emergency anaesthesia care for adults and children
• Ability to provide direct anaesthetic clinical care

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975). Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration is required to practice in the UK.

Employer details

Employer: Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Addresses: Ashford Hospital, Ashford, TW15 3AA

Website: https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/