Consultant In Anaesthesia

Transformation Unit; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Consultant Anaesthetists to join the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role involves delivering adult and paediatric general anaesthesia across multiple theatres and settings, with a mix of fixed and flexible sessions.

A CCT in Anaesthesia and substantial teaching experience are expected. The posts offer full-time engagement with opportunities for professional development within a large, diverse Trust providing high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• MB BS or equivalent qualification in medicine.
• FRCA or equivalent already achieved or on Specialist Register via CCT in Anaesthesia.
• On GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Anaesthesia (proposed CCT date within six months of interview)
• ATLS, ALS/APLS certifications and teaching/training experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adult and paediatric general anaesthesia at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
• Provide anaesthetic cover for emergencies, trauma, labour ward and elective lists; participate in multiple specialties.
• Work within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust theatres and affiliated services.
• Engage in teaching, supervision and training of undergraduate and postgraduate staff.
• Support service expansion and participate in job planning and annual reviews.

Education

GMC registration

MB BS or equivalent

FRCA or equivalent

CCT in Anaesthesia (or on Specialist Register)

ATLS certification

Job description

Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10. PAs) Job ref 391-RFL-8134329-A

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Barnet Hospital Town Barnet Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus £2162 London weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Consultant In Anaesthesia

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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This post is for two full time Consultant Anaesthetists to work on the Barnet,
Chase Farm sites. This post covers theatres with a mixture of fixed and flexible
sessions.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide anaesthetic cover in
various areas. Areas include emergency, trauma and labour ward cover as well
as cover for elective theatre lists. The current specialties include Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, Urology, General Surgery, Maxillo-Facial, ENT and
Orthopaedics.

2 PA Weekend elective lists and weekday activity as per job plan. No oncall commitments

An option for an 11th PA
may be offered during job planning depending on service requirements,
however, this is not required to undertake. A job planning review will take place
within the first three months.

Main duties of the job

Consultant in Anaesthesia

Barnet
Chase Farm
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen due to retirement and expansion of services for two Consultant Anaesthetists to join the team at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role involves delivering adult and paediatric general anaesthesia at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

The successful candidate will have a CCT in Anaesthesia

Barnet Hospital is an acute hospital with all emergency services including ENT, Gen surgery, trauma , orthopaedics, Max Fax , paediatrics , obstetrics, gynae and urology. There are seven operating theatres , interventional cardiology suite and two intensive care units. Chase Farm is an elective hub with eight operating theatres covering all elective specialties.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MB BS or equivalent
• On GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Anaesthesia (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview
• FRCA or equivalent
• *MD or PhD

Experience

• Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students including an understanding of recent changes in the training of Anaesthetic Doctors
• Training in Anaesthesia at stage 3 level or equivalent
• Possession of ATLS
• Possession of ALS/EPLS/APLS certificates.
• Instructor ALS/ EPLS/APLS certificates
• Course in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching.
• Training the Trainers course.

Skills and aptitudes

• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Ability to work within a multi -disciplinary team
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Others

• Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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